The Trump administration has launched significant initiatives aimed at the protection and deportation of unaccompanied migrant children. This includes a new effort by ICE to deport these minors, as well as a comprehensive investigation into the tens of thousands of migrant kids who went missing during the Biden administration. In response to concerns over migrant children being left vulnerable, the Trump administration has toughened rules regarding their release and enhanced vetting procedures for potential sponsors. Notably, ICE officers have been granted access to the unaccompanied minors database to aid in these efforts. Critics, including reporters highlighting vulnerabilities introduced under Biden, argue these measures are essential to combat the risks of sex trafficking and exploitation among this vulnerable population.