Flores Settlement

The Flores Settlement is a legal agreement from 1997 that set standards for how the U.S. government treats immigrant children in detention. It requires detention facilities to provide appropriate care, limits how long children can be held, and ensures their safety and well-being. The goal is to protect minors from harsh conditions and to ensure their rights are respected during immigration proceedings. The settlement has shaped policies around the detention of unaccompanied minors and emphasizes their need for proper care and legal protections.