A federal judge in Los Angeles is considering a request from the Trump administration to end longstanding protections for immigrant children in federal custody. The policy, known as the Flores agreement, restricts how long children can be held and mandates safe, sanitary conditions. During a hearing, Judge Dolly Gee questioned the government's rationale for detaining children beyond the agreement's limits, especially as border arrests have declined. Government attorneys cited the end of expedited release policies and logistical issues from closed facilities as reasons for longer detentions. Judge Gee expressed skepticism but has not yet issued a ruling on the matter.