States enact temporary guardianship laws to keep immigrant children out of foster care during ICE detentions.

States are changing custody laws to prevent children of detained immigrants from entering foster care amid a surge in ICE detentions. California, Nevada, and other states have enacted or are considering temporary guardianship laws allowing parents to designate caregivers before detention. Advocates argue this preserves family unity and increases the chances of reunification, noting that foster care placement creates significant legal hurdles for returning home.