### Question
How is the term placement defined?


### Answer
The term **placement** is defined in *6 U.S.C. § 279* as the following:

> the placement of an unaccompanied alien child in either a detention facility or an alternative to such a facility

#### Citation:
  - *6 U.S.C. § 279*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-HOMELAND SECURITY ORGANIZATION > SUBCHAPTER IV-DIRECTORATE OF BORDER AND TRANSPORTATION SECURITY > Part E-Citizenship and Immigration Services**

