Federal immigration officers have been accused by school officials of using a 5-year-old child as “bait” in an effort to expedite an asylum claim involving the child’s family in Minneapolis. However, immigration authorities have denied these allegations, stating they are not attempting to rush the family’s case.
The family, which includes the young child, has been at the center of a dispute regarding their asylum status. Both school and immigration officials continue to communicate about the situation as the case progresses.
**Why this matters**
The case highlights ongoing tensions between local institutions and federal immigration enforcement regarding the treatment of asylum seekers, particularly children. It also raises questions about the processes used to handle sensitive immigration cases involving families.
Source: NewsData