New Rules on Migrant Children, Family Detentions Unveiled

The Trump administration unveiled new rules Wednesday that would allow officials to detain migrant families indefinitely while U.S. judges consider whether to grant them asylum.

Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan announced the new rules in a news conference Wednesday morning.

They are part of the administration's effort to stem the swelling tide of families and unaccompanied minors crossing the U.S.-Mexico, and are certain to draw legal challenges.

Administration officials blame the so-called Flores Settlement Agreement for a spike in immigration, saying it encourages migrants to bring children with them...