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Senator Wyden Accuses HHS of Plan to Deport 500+ Migrant Children
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Senator Ron Wyden alleges the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is planning to deport over 500 unaccompanied migrant children using an unauthorized legal framework. Meanwhile, new emails suggest Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s 2019 trip to Samoa was vaccine-related, contradicting his Senate testimony. Separately, eleven Democratic senators have raised concerns about the Trump administration's new Moms.gov website, fearing it directs mothers to crisis pregnancy centers that may offer inaccurate medical information and violate data privacy.
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Key Numbers
500+unaccompanied migrant children potentially facing deportation
2019year of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Samoa trip
11Democratic senators raising concerns
Who's Involved
Ron Wyden
Senator accusing HHS of planning to deport migrant children
HHS
Department of Health and Human Services accused of planning deportations
Senator Ron Wyden accuses HHS of planning to deport over 500 unaccompanied migrant children.
Wyden alleges HHS is using an unauthorized legal framework for expedited removals.
New emails suggest Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s 2019 Samoa trip was vaccine-related.
This contradicts Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s previous Senate testimony.
Eleven Democratic senators expressed concerns about the Moms.gov website.
The senators allege Moms.gov directs users to crisis pregnancy centers.
Concerns include medically inaccurate information from these centers.
Concerns also include potential data privacy compromises.
Senator Ron Wyden has accused the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) of preparing to deport over 500 unaccompanied migrant children currently in its custody. Wyden claims the agency is employing an unauthorized legal framework to expedite these removals, a move he suggests could result in children being sent back to dangerous conditions.
In a separate development, newly obtained emails indicate that Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s 2019 trip to Samoa was primarily a vaccine-related mission. This evidence appears to contradict his previous testimony provided to the Senate, raising further questions about his statements and involvement concerning vaccination policies.
Additionally, eleven Democratic senators have voiced significant concerns regarding the Trump administration's recently launched website, Moms.gov, intended for new mothers. The senators allege that the website directs users to crisis pregnancy centers. They express apprehension that these centers may provide medically inaccurate information and potentially compromise user data privacy.
↳ Why This Matters
Senator Ron Wyden has accused the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) of preparing to deport over 500 unaccompanied migrant children currently in its custody. Wyden claims the agency is employing an unauthorized legal framework to expedite these removals, a move he suggests could result in children being sent back to dangerous conditions.
Frequently asked questions
Senator Wyden accuses HHS of planning to use an unauthorized legal framework to deport over 500 unaccompanied migrant children in its custody.
These children have been in federal custody for at least 180 days, lack identified sponsors, and many have legal representation, making their potential removal without due process particularly concerning.
Senator Wyden suggests the timing is an attempt by HHS to evade imminent judicial oversight before immigration courts conclude the children's cases by June 30, 2026.
An HHS spokesperson denied the allegations, stating there are no plans to target these children and that the administration is prioritizing proper sponsor vetting.
What Happens Next
01HHS is expected to provide a written response to Senator Wyden by June 26, 2026.
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