Dismantling Protections: How ORR Policy Changes Trap Children in Extended Detention
This report examines the alarming increase in the average length of stay for children in ORR custody, which has increased six-fold from one month in early 2025 to six months by April. The report identifies systemic barriers — including hostile vetting of potential sponsors, enforcement-driven deterrence tactics, and policy shifts — that have contributed to this extended confinement for vulnerable children.
