#103504359 / gettyimages.com The dramatic increase in unaccompanied minor children fleeing their homelands for safety in the United States has sparked political and humanitarian concerns.  Best information indicates more than half of these children are seeking reunification with family members.  Two-thirds are escaping violence and other threatening situations that are grounds for relief under standard immigration rules. This current situation requires a multi-faceted approach: a humanitarian response to the plight of threatened children in the best tradition of our country; sound policies that respect individual rights and ensure a safe and secure border; and an effective system to adjudicate claims in a timely, humane and fair manner. Providing humanitarian help…