Tribes receive preference in the adoption of Native American children. The Supreme Court has ruled to uphold the Indian Child Welfare Act, deciding that Native American children up…
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HHS Opens Funding for Pediatric Recruitment Program
Secretary Becerra announces grants that will address health professional shortages in the United States. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently launched a new grant for…
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FTC Announces Settlement in Microsoft COPPA Violations
Company to pay $20 million and strengthen privacy for minors on Xbox platform. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has stated that Microsoft will pay a $20 million settlement…
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FDA Addresses Retailers Selling E-Cigarettes to Youth
Letters follow an investigation into the sale of unauthorized products. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent warning letters to 30 retailers and one distributor, following an…
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Foundation Files to Stop FTC Investigation into Funding Use
The organization claims the federal agency has no jurisdiction over nonprofits. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has been investigating the Childhood Leukemia Foundation (CLF) regarding its use of…
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Federal Judge Partially Blocks Florida Ban on Minor Transgender Treatment
Three minors are allowed to continue hormone therapy. District Judge Robert Hinkle partially blocked Florida’s ban on transgender medical treatments for minors, allowing three children to continue receiving…
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DHS Investigates Child’s Death at Southern Border
A girl with a complex medical condition was not taken to the hospital. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) found that medical personnel contracted by Customs and Border…
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FTC Orders Tech Provider to Stop Gathering Student Data
Edmodo found to be violating protections to children’s information. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has ordered education technology provider Edmodo to halt the collection of unnecessary personal data…
Read MoreCBP Ending Border DNA Testing
Familial testing has been key in child trafficking and fraud. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will cease DNA testing for family ties this coming week. CBP put…
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FTC Claims Meta Violated Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act
Facebook’s Messenger Kids app fails approved contact promise. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed new restrictions to prevent Meta from circulating data from minors, alleging that the company’s…
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