Department of Homeland Security Denies Allegations of 'Freaky Friday' Operation Targeting Migrant Children
The Department of Homeland Security has refuted claims made by immigration attorney Charles Kuck regarding a new operation targeting migrant children with deportation threats. Kuck alleged that ICE was planning to launch an operation called “Freaky Friday” to target unaccompanied migrant children with deportation threats towards them and their families. He claimed that children would be sent letters demanding the withdrawal of deportation relief applications under the threat of indefinite detention. Kuck also accused White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller of spearheading the operation.
In response to Kuck's allegations, DHS took to social media to deny the existence of the operation, stating that the claims were false and aimed at spreading fear and misinformation. The agency emphasized that efforts were being made to ensure the safety and well-being of unaccompanied children who had been trafficked into the United States during the Biden Administration. While DHS acknowledged that payments were being offered to unaccompanied migrant children who chose to return home, they described it as a voluntary option.
The statement from DHS clarified that the voluntary option to return home was intended to give unaccompanied children a choice and allow them to make an informed decision about their future. Any financial support provided for returning home would only be given after an immigration judge granted the request and the individual arrived in their country of origin. This support was seen as a way to assist those who chose to return home if they opted for that option.
In conclusion, the Department of Homeland Security has refuted claims of a new operation targeting migrant children with deportation threats. While acknowledging the voluntary option for unaccompanied migrant children to return home, DHS emphasized that the initiative was aimed at providing support and assistance to those who chose to take that path.