The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has granted a significant no-bid contract to Our Rescue, an organization previously known as Operation Underground Railroad (OUR). The firm is tasked with providing support services for unaccompanied minors who have crossed the U.S. border. This development has drawn attention due to the group’s historical ties to Tim Ballard, the former leader of OUR who has been the subject of various controversies and investigations regarding the group's operational methods.

Our Rescue gained broader public recognition through its association with the 2023 film 'Sound of Freedom,' which dramatized the efforts of anti-trafficking activists. While the organization maintains its focus on rescuing victims of human trafficking, critics and some media outlets have raised questions about the group's past practices and the vetting process involved in awarding federal contracts to private entities with high-profile, polarizing public images. The contract, issued without a competitive bidding process, allows the organization to play a direct role in the care of vulnerable migrant youth. As of now, federal officials have not provided detailed commentary on why this specific organization was selected for the contract or how they addressed the controversies surrounding the group's leadership during the procurement process.