; (B) there is a strong likelihood that the adult is not the parent or legal guardian of the child; or (C) the child is in danger of abuse or neglect at the hands of the parent or legal guardian, or is a danger to themselves or others, except that, in the case that a child is removed from his or her parent or legal guardian under this section, an independent child welfare expert licensed by the State or county in which the child was so removed, authorizes the separation not later than 48 hours after such removal, and if such expert does not authorize such separation, the child shall be reunited with his or her parent or legal guardian not later than 48 hours after such determination. (b) Prohibition on separation (1) In general A designated agency may not remove a child from a parent or legal guardian solely for the policy goal of deterring individuals from migrating to the United States or for the policy goal of promoting compliance with civil immigration laws. (2) Penalty for family separation Any person who knowingly separates a child from his or her parent or legal guardian in violation of this section, shall be fined not more than $10,000. (c) Documentation required The Secretary shall ensure that a separation under subsection (a)(3) is documented in writing and includes, at a minimum, the reason for such separation, together with the stated evidence for such separation. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) The term designated agency means— (A) the Department of Homeland Security; (B) the Department of Justice; and (C) the Department of Health and Human Services. (2) The term agent or officer includes contractors of the Federal Government. (3) The term child means an individual who— (A) has not reached the age of 18; and (B) has no permanent immigration status. (4) The term committees of jurisdiction means— (A) the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate