Flores Settlement Agreement

The Flores Settlement Agreement is a legal settlement established in 1997 that outlines the standards for the treatment of unaccompanied minors in immigration detention in the United States. It mandates that these children should be held in safe and sanitary conditions, provided with food, medical care, and access to education. Importantly, it limits the time minors can be held in detention and prioritizes their release to suitable sponsors. The agreement aims to protect the rights and well-being of vulnerable children in the immigration system, ensuring they are not subjected to prolonged or inappropriate confinement.