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Extraction Summary
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People
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Organizations
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Locations
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Events
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Relationships
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Department of justice (doj) legislative analysis
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2.24 MB
Summary
This document is a page from a Department of Justice (DOJ) legislative analysis, identified by the footer 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_012382'. The DOJ expresses its opposition to several subsections of proposed legislation (Sections 234 and 236) concerning child trafficking and the management of unaccompanied minors, arguing the proposals are burdensome, based on unreliable findings, and too restrictive. The department advocates for greater flexibility for agencies like DHS and HHS and opposes granting HHS access to sensitive law enforcement databases.
People (4)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Attorney General | Government Official |
Mentioned as a key figure who should be involved in programs combating child trafficking at the border.
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| Secretary of Homeland Security | Government Official |
Proposed to lead efforts against child trafficking, in conjunction with other secretaries.
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| Secretary of State | Government Official |
Proposed to be part of an inter-agency effort against child trafficking.
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| Secretary of Health and Human Services | Government Official |
Proposed to be part of an inter-agency effort against child trafficking.
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Organizations (7)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| Department of Justice (DOJ) |
The authoring department of this analysis, opposing various legislative subsections.
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| Department of Homeland Security (DHS) |
Mentioned as needing more flexibility in handling certain individuals at the border and as a partner in managing unac...
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| Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) |
Manages the custody of minors, places them in 'secure' care, and is the subject of a proposal to grant it access to l...
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| Congress |
The legislative body whose findings and proposed legislation are being questioned and opposed by the DOJ.
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| The Administration |
Referenced as the entity whose ability to determine custody for UACs should not be limited.
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| Civil Division |
Cited as being incorrectly listed in subsection (a)(2)(A) of the proposed legislation.
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| Civil Rights Division |
Cited as the correct division that should have been listed in the proposed legislation instead of the Civil Division.
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Locations (2)
| Location | Context |
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The location where children are interdicted and where the DOJ states most are used for smuggling, not trafficking.
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Non-contiguous countries
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Referenced in the context of removal proceedings that the DOJ finds problematic.
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Relationships (2)
DOJ is opposing legislation drafted by Congress but expresses a desire to 'look forward to discussing these developments with Congress in the future.'
DOJ
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Collaborative (Interagency)
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DHS and HHS
The document states that 'The administration will work with DHS, DOJ, and HHS to refine and modify current detention practices' and refers to the 'interagency process'.
Key Quotes (5)
"The Secretary of Homeland Security, in conjunction with the Secretary of State, Attorney General, and the Secretary of Health and Human Services."Source
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"most of the children interdicted at the border are used for smuggling and are not trafficking victims."Source
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Quote #2
"the terrorism exception provided is too narrow to protect the national security interests of the country."Source
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Quote #3
"least restrictive setting that is in the best interest of the child."Source
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Quote #4
"independent finding"Source
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Quote #5
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