In a groundbreaking operation spanning six weeks, the U.S. Marshals Service successfully located and rescued 200 critically missing children, bringing relief to countless families and sparking a national conversation about child safety in America.
From May 20 to June 24, 2024, the U.
S. Marshals, in collaboration with federal, state, and local agencies, carried out "Operation We Will Find You 2." This coordinated effort targeted seven federal judicial districts across the United States, areas identified as hotspots for missing children. The operation focused on finding critically missing children, many of whom were classified as endangered runaways or had been abducted by noncustodial parents or strangers. The scale and success of this operation were unprecedented, with 200 children safely recovered, the youngest being just five years old.

The operation brought about numerous emotional reunions as children were returned to their families after weeks, months, or even years of separation.
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