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Family

May 2, 2000

The INS Didnt Go Completely By Child Policy

By Kathrin Mautino Elian's placement with his Miami relatives was not, on its face, contrary to Immigration and Naturalization Service policy on unaccompanied minors. The INS is reluctant to detain minors unless they have committed criminal acts or under other unusual and compelling circumstances. 8 C.F.R. Section 236.3(d). INS policy is to release minors, in order of preference, to a parent, a legal guardian or an adult relative. 8 C.F.R. Section 236.3(b).

By Kathrin Mautino
         Elian's placement with his Miami relatives was not, on its face, contrary to Immigration and Naturalization Service policy on unaccompanied minors. The INS is reluctant to detain minors unless they have committed criminal acts or under other unusual and compelling circumstances. 8 C.F.R. Section 236.3(d). INS policy is to release minors, in order of preference, to a parent, a legal g...

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