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US Senator warns of administration plan to hastily remove over 500 unaccompanied migrant children
By Valerie Gonzalez And Rebecca Santana, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· June 25, 2026
· 5 min read
A Democratic U.S. senator warns the Trump administration is getting ready to round up 500 immigrant children in a hasty effort to remove them from the country, bypassing legal protections. It would be their second attempt after a federal court intervened last year in an overnight plan to fly out ...
Key takeaway senator warns the Trump administration is getting ready to round up 500 immigrant children in a hasty effort to remove them from the country, bypassing legal protections.
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The warning from Senator Ron Wyden about the potential removal of over 500 unaccompanied migrant children has significant implications for the San Antonio area, where many of these children are being cared for in government-supervised shelters or with foster families. As a major hub for migrant services, San Antonio's resources and infrastructure would be heavily impacted by such a large-scale removal effort. The city's experience with migrant influxes in the past suggests that a hasty removal process could lead to chaos and disruption in the community, particularly if it involves children who have been living with foster families or receiving medical and educational services in the area. The fact that a federal court intervened last year to stop a similar overnight removal plan on Labor Day weekend raises concerns about the potential for legal challenges and community backlash if the Trump administration proceeds with its plans.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? A Democratic U.S. senator warns the Trump administration is getting ready to round up 500 immigrant children in a hasty effort to remove them from the country, bypassing legal protections. It would be their second attempt after a federal court intervened last year in an overnight plan to fly out ...
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