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DOJ Drops Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Against Immigraton Housing Contractor

HeadlineMar 14, 2025
Image Credit: Southwest Key Programs

The Justice Department has dropped a Biden-era sexual abuse lawsuit against Southwest Key, the largest provider of housing for unaccompanied immigrant children. The move comes after the Health and Human Services Department said it has stopped contracting Southwest Key’s services. Survivors of abuse said workers forced children to perform sexual acts and pose for nude photos while threatening them with retaliation.

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