their department of homeland security before entering the u.s. the announcement comes amid growing calls for the u.s. to do more on this growing crisis. now breaking news out of boston. francis is following that for us. >> a lot of horrific and heartbreaking details coming out of court there. it was an emotionally charged arraignment today. the mother of the 2-year-old girl identified as bella is being held on $1 million bond and her boyfriend held without bail. the little girl's identity has been a mystery for months since her remains washed up inside a trash bag on boston harbor. nbc's ron mott was in court for the arraignment. i understand bellbella's biolog father spoke to the press. >> reporter: he is asking the question a lot of folks are asking. what responsibility did the commonwealth have to check into this child's home life given her mother's history with her own children. she has three children, two of them had previously been surrendered to the state. so a lot of folks are asking why did bella stay with this mother