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Same States, Two Standards: The Custody Enforcement Gap Guardianship Reform Exposed
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July 7, 2026
The article compares how different states address custody enforcement for children when a parent faces immigration-related detainment or deportation. Some states, like D.C. and California, allow immediate guardianship without judicial oversight, while…