Immigrant advocates have taken legal action against the Trump administration’s efforts to end the Flores settlement agreement.

The policy, which dates back to the 1990s, requires federal authorities to maintain sanitary conditions for immigrant children in custody. The administration’s move would permit indefinite detention of immigrant families, a provision included in President Donald Trump’s tax and spending proposal currently before Congress.

Testimonies from families held in Texas detention centers have revealed troubling conditions, such as insufficient water access and inadequate medical care. These issues have been documented through oversight mechanisms established by the Flores settlement.

But broader immigration enforcement strategies appear to be driving the administration's push for expanded detention capacity. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers are targeting a substantial increase in daily arrests.

The House has already approved legislation that would increase funding by approximately $45 billion over four years to expand ICE detention capabilities. The measure now awaits Senate consideration.

If the Flores settlement were terminated, new regulations would need to be established to ensure compliance with the terms, a process that typically involves public comment periods.