unaccompanied

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The overhaul includes an exception for unaccompanied minors, who will still receive protected status for a period of five years "while the Government considers the appropriate long-term policy for this group".

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

On this week’s Amicus Plus bonus episode, Dahlia Lithwick was joined by Kristin Clarens, an immigration lawyer and advocate who has focused much of her 20-year career on unaccompanied youth and noncitizen kids.

From Slate • Feb. 2, 2026

The U.S. has repatriated around 50 American citizens since 2016, according to the State Department, including an unaccompanied minor in July.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 24, 2025

The inquest will look at how Theo was able to leave the hotel room unaccompanied, after his mother revealed there was no door chain, and whether there should have been more security at the pool.

From BBC • Oct. 14, 2025

Mrs Phelps, slightly taken aback at the arrival of such a tiny girl unaccompanied by a parent, nevertheless told her she was very welcome.

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl