Year: 2019
Resolution Number: 79
Action Taken: Approved as Amended
Status:
Author(s): Robert Sain, MD
Sponsor: Robert Sain, MD
On behalf of: Washtenaw County Delegation
Committee: C (Internal Affairs, Constitution and Bylaws [2014-On]
Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That the MSMS support current AMA policy H-60.906, “Opposing the Detention of Migrant Children,” as stated:“Opposing the Detention of Migrant Children H-60.906Our AMA: (1) opposes the separation of migrant children from their families and any effort to end or weaken the Flores Settlement that requires the United States Government to release undocumented children “without unnecessary delay” when detention is not required for the protection or safety of that child and that those children that remain in custody must be placed in the “least restrictive setting” possible, such as emergency foster care; (2) supports the humane treatment of all undocumented children, whether with families or not, by advocating for regular, unannounced, auditing of the medical conditions and services provided at all detention facilities by a non-governmental, third party with medical expertise in the care of vulnerable children; and (3) urges continuity of care for migrant children released from detention facilities.”
RESOLVED: That the MSMS support current AMA policy H-60.906, “Opposing the Detention of Migrant Children,” as stated:“Opposing the Detention of Migrant Children H-60.906Our AMA: (1) opposes the separation of migrant children from their families and any effort to end or weaken the Flores Settlement that requires the United States Government to release undocumented children “without unnecessary delay” when detention is not required for the protection or safety of that child and that those children that remain in custody must be placed in the “least restrictive setting” possible, such as emergency foster care; (2) supports the humane treatment of all undocumented children, whether with families or not, by advocating for regular, unannounced, auditing of the medical conditions and services provided at all detention facilities by a non-governmental, third party with medical expertise in the care of vulnerable children; and (3) urges continuity of care for migrant children released from detention facilities.”
Fiscal Note: $1,000 or more for costs related to the adoption of new or revised MSMS or AMA policy.
Resolution: View PDF for Children in Michigan Separated from their Parents by the Federal Government
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