House Judiciary Committee Issues Subpoena Over Migrant Children

The House Judiciary Committee has issued a subpoena in pursuit of information related to unaccompanied migrant children who allegedly went missing under the Biden-Harris administration.

At a Glance

The House Judiciary Committee issued a subpoena over the “mismanagement of the placement” of migrant children.
Chairman Jim Jordan demands records from HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra on lost unaccompanied children.
It’s alleged that over 145,000 children lost contact with the HHS after placement with sponsors.
Republicans are scrutinizing Harris’ record ahead of the election.
Senator Chuck Grassley is investigating failures in protecting migrant children.

The Subpoena Details

The House Judiciary Committee has demanded documentation from Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra regarding thousands of unaccompanied migrant children. Chairman Jim Jordan has pointed to serious allegations that the Biden administration has lost track of over 145,000 of these children after placing them with sponsors. He reportedly went on to allege that some of the children ended up committing “heinous criminal acts against Americans.”

The significant number of purportedly lost children has prompted the Committee to request specific records showing how many children HHS has been unable to contact through Safety and Well-being Calls. Jordan has accused HHS of obstruction, stating they have withheld critical information for over a year.

The Role of Kamala Harris

Vice President Kamala Harris has been a focal point of scrutiny, particularly due to her legislative history. During her tenure as a senator, Harris introduced and co-sponsored bills aimed at altering immigration law enforcement significantly, including halting border wall construction and reallocating funds from ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations to NGOs assisting migrants.

The current subpoena is perceived as part of a broader Republican effort to bring Harris’ handling of the immigration crisis under the microscope as the November election looms. Furthermore, two hearings are set to take place, shedding more light on what the House Committee dubs the “Biden-Harris Border Crisis.” Fox News reported that the subpoena is not targeting Harris directly, but rather the HHS. However, the House Judiciary GOP indicated it was looking for information from both Harris and the HHS.

HHS Response

After Jordan’s subpoena was issued, the HHS shot back by accusing Republicans of “offering a false pretense for a subpoena” while doing nothing to address the problems with immigration and border security.

A spokesperson for the HHS went on to say that the agency has already provided documentation on the issue at hand. The spokesperson alleged that the Republicans are interested in trying to “build a narrative of stonewalling,” that doesn’t align with the facts.

Moving Forward

The House Judiciary Committee’s actions underscore the intensifying scrutiny around the handling of unaccompanied migrant children by the Biden-Harris administration. The upcoming hearings and further investigations are expected to reveal more about the administration’s immigration policy and the broader impact on national security and child welfare.