The Health and Human Services Department has delegated authority to the Chief of the Unaccompanied Children Bureau to make decisions related to juvenile court jurisdiction for unaccompanied alien children seeking special immigrant status. This delegation is in accordance with the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008. It will be effective on the date of signature and conforms with existing financial, administrative, and departmental policies. The actions taken by the Chief prior to this date are also affirmed and ratified.
Simple Explanation
The Health and Human Services Department has given a special helper, the Chief of the Unaccompanied Children Bureau, the power to decide things for kids who come to the U.S. alone and need help. This is like letting a teacher give someone else permission to help kids with their homework, but it's not clear exactly when this started and how they'll make sure it’s done right.