3-year-old immigrant suffered alleged sexual abuse during months in federal custody: Family
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A 3-year-old immigrant girl allegedly suffered sexual abuse while in federal foster care after being separated from her mother.
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A 3-year-old immigrant girl allegedly suffered sexual abuse during the months she spent in federal custody, according to her family. The child had been placed in a foster home after immigration officials separated her from her mother when they crossed the border illegally. This allegation raises serious concerns about the safety and oversight of minors in federal care. The incident highlights the vulnerabilities faced by children separated from their parents and placed into government-managed foster systems.
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