A jaw-dropping report from the Department of Homeland Security’s Inspector General has revealed that over 300,000 unaccompanied children have seemingly vanished into thin air in the United States, all thanks to the brilliant coordination—or lack thereof—between ICE and other federal agencies. Apparently, tracking the whereabouts of vulnerable minors is just too much to ask from the government these days.
So, how did this disaster happen? First off, we have 32,000 kids who were at least given a “notice to appear” for their immigration hearings. But surprise, surprise—they’ve completely disappeared, probably because relying on the honor system for illegal immigration is always such a solid plan.
But it gets better. Nearly 300,000 more children weren’t even handed a notice to appear. Instead, they were supposedly shuffled off to Health and Human Services, where they’ve now fallen off the radar entirely. It’s as if the government just waved them goodbye and hoped for the best. Who needs accountability when you can just let kids vanish without a trace?
And let’s not forget the cherry on top: another possible 100,000 children who may or may not have future hearings scheduled. Who knows? The details are so murky that it’s hard to tell if anyone is even paying attention at this point.
In total, we’re talking about 320,000 missing children. That’s not just a crisis—it’s an epic failure. The Inspector General’s report practically begs ICE to do something—anything—to make sure these kids aren’t being trafficked, exploited, or forced into labor. But apparently, issuing notices and actually following up on them is just too much to ask.
This whole debacle shines a glaring light on the so-called “compassion” of the current administration. Democrats love to pat themselves on the back for their caring rhetoric, but when it comes to actually keeping track of over 300,000 children, it’s clear they’d rather just look the other way. It’s all talk, no action, and a lot of lost kids.
