An investigation into child welfare agencies around the country uncovered that the vast majority of searches of home environments happen without anything like a warrant, increasing the stress for parents as well as the children whose welfare is supposed to be being protected. 

Guest: Eli Hager, ProPublica reporter covering issues affecting children and teens in the Southwest.

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