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Most of the time they do.
The number of children being 'held' is a small fraction. Just like if a white Canadian tried to run the border. They hold the adult, and hand the children off to social. Social would then locate a parent/guardian and return them. It is a quick and easy process with a country like Canada that keeps accurate records and cooperates.

They are dealing with a very large criminal element in the south, though. In some cases the children are crossing with people they are not related to, and nobody is using their real names. So how do they find parents when they can't even be sure about the childs identity? When there is no way to verify anything, how do they know they are not handing the child back to a sex-trafficker?
Most of the time, if a child is held, it's in their best interests.

A very large portion of the news and information floating around about 'migrant children', is slanted, propaganda, or outright misinformation.
Drama manufactured to increase media income and further a political agenda.

[–] chmod 1 points (+1|-0) Edited

Well said. To add: illegals enter the country and when caught know to immediately request asylum.

The right way is to go to a port of entry and do the request. Once you crossed the border they've broken the law and get separated just like everyone.

[–] [Deleted] 1 points (+1|-0)

If your children are being detained by the US Government and you want them returned, make yourself known to the detainers.

What would be the reason not to do so?

[–] [Deleted] 3 points (+3|-0)

i'm not super well versed in the situation but i imagine its hard to search for your kids that are detained by the US government while your being detained by the US government

[–] angeredwhackjob 0 points (+0|-0)

Not having documents or having documents that are forgeries, plus getting deported yourself.