The US has to provide hygiene products to detained migrant children and also ensure they get enough sleep.
The US 9th Circuit Court of Appeals denied their appeal of a lower court’s decision Thursday. That ruling also requires the federal government hire a juvenile coordinator.
Backers of the lawsuit asked the court to enforce the Flores Settlement which requires “safe and sanitary” conditions.
In June, a DOJ attorney tried to argue “safe and sanitary” didn’t necessarily mean providing personal hygiene products. Justice officials say she has received death threats.
Source: https://www.npr.org/2019/08/15/751634918/appeals-court-rules-detained-migrant-children-should-get-soap-sleep-clean-water
