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1/ Right now, 2,047 kids—separated from parents after they crossed the border—are being held at facilities throughout the US. They join 8,800+ kids who crossed w/o their families.

We mapped 97 facilities holding these immigrant children.

Why do this? propub.li/2Muuh6S
2/ It lines up with what we at @ProPublica strive to do daily: increase transparency and maintain accountability.

Plus, we’re hoping you can help us fill in information we’re missing. propub.li/2twAPuI
3/ We published the addresses of the facilities to provide additional details to what @HHSGov has already released. It has so far has refused to give basic info like exact number of facilities housing immigrant children. propub.li/2Muuh6S
4/ You can see how close you are to facilities. They’re around the country, from border states to places like Kansas and Michigan. propub.li/2Muuh6S
5/ The largest shelter-provider, Southwest Key, can’t keep up with the scores of children coming in. Staff there has been working 12 hours a day for weeks, with few days off since early June. propub.li/2IxLERz
6/ Here’s what one Southwest Key shelter worker said:

(Full interview: propub.li/2KpH0a8)
7/ Southwest Key is just one facility. We’re partnering with US and Latin American outlets to broaden this project’s reach, to gather info & tell the stories of people affected. propub.li/2IAg71I
8/ Most importantly, we’re publishing this data so you can help us fill in information.

Do you know an unaccompanied minor or a child who was separated at the U.S.-Mexico border?

propub.li/2N4NOMk
9/ Are you a current or former employee of a facility?

Do you have more information or know of a location that we’ve missed all together?

Or have you been detained there?

propub.li/2tAxL0r
10/ You can always email us at border@propublica.org or text/Signal/WhatsApp us at 347-244-2134 with other tips and questions.

And please do. We are listening.
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