National Children’s Alliance Sues ICE for $150 Million Over Alleged Child Endangerment After Father’s Arrest Leaves 6-Year-Old Alone in Home; Organization Also Seeks $50 Million from Donald Trump for Backing the Unlawful ICE Operations

Washington, D.C. — The National Children’s Alliance (NCA), a major nonprofit child-advocacy organization, announced Monday that it has filed a $150 million lawsuit against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for alleged child endangerment after a recent immigration raid reportedly left a six-year-old child alone in a home with no guardian present.

According to the suit filed in federal court, ICE agents arrested the child’s father during an early-morning operation. The NCA alleges that agents did not verify whether any minors were inside the residence or ensure that the child had adult supervision following the arrest. The complaint describes the incident as “a preventable failure of protocol that placed a minor at serious risk.”

In addition to the child-endangerment suit, the NCA confirmed it is seeking $50 million in damages from former President Donald Trump, accusing him of “publicly supporting and encouraging the unlawful arrest practices that led to foreseeable harm.” The filing argues that Trump’s statements backing aggressive immigration raids contributed to “a climate of reckless enforcement without reasonable safeguards for children.”

ICE officials have not commented directly on the lawsuit but released a brief statement asserting that the agency “prioritizes safety during enforcement operations and adheres to established procedures.” The statement did not address whether officers were aware that a child was in the home at the time of the arrest.

A spokesperson for Donald Trump dismissed the allegations, calling the suit “political theater” and stating that the former president “supported lawful immigration enforcement consistent with federal authority.”

Legal experts say the case raises broader questions about child welfare during immigration enforcement actions. “Typically, operations involving potential family separation require coordination with child services or social agencies,” said one immigration policy analyst. “If the allegations are accurate, it suggests a breakdown in those safeguards.”

The National Children’s Alliance says the lawsuit aims not only to secure financial penalties but also to force reforms. The group is calling for mandatory child-welfare checks during raids, coordinated involvement from local social services, and updated federal guidelines to prevent minors from being left without guardians.

A court date has not yet been scheduled, and it remains unclear whether additional government agencies will be named as the case progresses. The child involved in the incident has since been placed with relatives, according to local authorities.

The developments have already sparked public debate among advocacy groups, elected officials, and immigration policy experts. While supporters of the lawsuit argue that children must be protected regardless of their parents’ immigration status, critics contend that the claims against Trump attempt to connect policy positions to individual enforcement decisions.

As the legal process moves forward, the lawsuit is expected to draw national attention to how immigration raids intersect with child welfare protocols in the United States.