Doge HHS Migrant Housing Contract: A Case Study in Crisis, Confusion, and Reform
In the spring of 2021, the United States faced a humanitarian crisis at its southern border. An overwhelming surge of unaccompanied migrant children prompted the Biden administration to take swift action. In a rush to create safe shelter space, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded a no-bid contract worth $530 million…