Independent report finds migrant girl's death in Border Patrol custody was preventable, raises concerns about medical care for at-risk children

An 8-year-old girl with preexisting medical conditions died in Border Patrol custody in a preventable tragedy resulting from failures in the agency's medical and custodial systems.
Border Patrol lacks protocols for assessing the medical needs of children with preexisting conditions like the girl who died.
The girl's mother reported her daughter's concerning condition but officials failed to adequately respond or notify staff, denying requests for an ambulance.
Poor clinical decision-making by health providers, lack of physician consultation, and disregard for the girl's deteriorating condition were cited as causes of her death.
The report raises concerns about the ability of the Border Patrol medical system to properly care for at-risk children in custody.