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This bill, the Stop Cruelty to Migrant Children Act, aims to protect the health and safety of children in immigration detention. It includes several key provisions: 1. It limits the circumstances under which a child can be separated from their parent or legal guardian at or near the border, requiring specific findings by authorized officials. It also requires the development of training and guidance for immigration agents on making separation decisions. 2. It mandates certain health and safety standards for U.S. Customs and Border Protection facilities, such as providing nutritious meals, clean drinking water, and access to medical professionals. It also requires similar standards for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facilities. 3. It places restrictions on the use of "influx care facilities" for unaccompanied children, limiting the length of stay and requiring daily reporting to Congress on efforts to reduce the average length of care. 4. It requires the provision of counsel, at government expense, for unaccompanied alien children in immigration proceedings. It also expands the Legal Orientation Program to provide legal information to detained individuals. 5. It directs the hiring of additional immigration judges and support staff to improve the efficiency and fairness of immigration court proceedings. Overall, the bill aims to ensure the humane treatment of migrant children and families in immigration custody, with a focus on minimizing trauma, maintaining family unity, and providing access to legal representation and services.

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