providing

“That could be anything from the way we work with them, day in and day out, to providing visual barriers,” Hernandez-Cusick said.

In November 2024, the department said that it remained "committed to providing funding of up to £1m", and officials were working on taking the matter forward.

“And I feel like I have the best job at the Sheriff’s Department. We’re constantly making people happy and providing that extra service.”

Parents without legal status might face increased scrutiny, and states could be pressured to verify children’s citizenship before providing government benefits.

The report did cite communication breakdowns, unclear designation of responsibilities, insufficient resources and chaotic conditions as factors in the lapses, while providing recommendations for how to address those big picture shortcomings in the future.