Florida AG Ashley Moody on Biden Administration's Handling of Migrant Children

Grand Jury Findings on Migrant Children

• 🔍 A statewide grand jury in Florida investigated the Biden administration's handling of migrant children.
• ⚠️ The grand jury found that over a 10-month period, thousands of children were lost or placed in dangerous situations.
• 💔 Children were reportedly subjected to abuse, sold for sex, or placed with unknown individuals, including in one instance with a man in a strip club.
• ⚖️ The grand jury concluded that the Biden administration was facilitating the forced trafficking of children.

Government Response and Inaction

• 🏛️ A grand jury report was produced during the Biden administration, but no meaningful action was taken by HHS.
• 🧐 A subsequent review corroborated the initial findings and revealed continued issues throughout the administration.
• 🚫 Florida officials attempted to obtain information and cooperation from the federal government regarding these children but were stonewalled.

Proposed Legislative Solutions

• 🤝 Senator Ashley Moody introduced the Stop Gaps Act to require vetting of anyone granted custody of an unaccompanied minor.
• 🔗 The legislation aims to ensure cooperation between federal and state child welfare agencies.
• 🏠 The goal is to guarantee that children are placed in properly vetted homes and that child welfare responsibilities are met.
• 🚨 Moody emphasizes the need for accountability and transparency to protect children, especially when they are flown in or placed with nonprofits without proper oversight.