Increase in Detentions in Miami-Fort Lauderdale Leaves Children Behind, Aid Organizations Step In
In Miami-Fort Lauderdale, an increase in detentions and deportations, potentially linked to the 287-G program which allows local police to enforce immigration law, is resulting in children being left behind. Organizations like the Guatemalan-Maya Center are helping to reunite these…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, June 25, 2026 —
An increase in detentions and deportations in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale area has led to children being left behind. This trend may be connected to the 287-G program, which enables local law enforcement to enforce federal immigration laws.
In response to children being left without guardians due to these actions, organizations are providing support. The Guatemalan-Maya Center, for instance, is facilitating the reunification of these children with family members in their home countries.
This reunification process is being aided by donated flights, helping to connect children with relatives abroad. The specific number of children affected or the exact timeline of the increase in detentions was not provided in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Christian De La Rosa on www.local10.com, see more information here.