Commenting on Pat's post this morning...
There are two different groups of children that have been separated from parents. Those who came alone are placed with family or connections in the country, not detained. It is often the case that these people resist the government's attempts to keep track of these kids, and is probably for the children's own good. There have been reports about the 'lost children' that clarify this. If you want a source, I will try to find the one I found recently that clearly explains that the government not... Sign in to see full entry.