The article discusses the renewed concerns among immigrant advocates and the ACLU regarding potential changes to immigration policies that could lead to family separations, similar to those witnessed during the Trump administration. It highlights personal stories of separated families, particularly a boy who was separated from his sister without explanation. Legal advocates like Lesly Tayes are working tirelessly to reunite separated families, often facing challenges due to language barriers and inexperience with urban life. The existing Ms. L settlement aims to protect families from future separations and promote reunification within the U.S.
The ACLU and immigrant advocates are on alert for anything that resembles a new family separation policy or undermines the settlement.
When families were apprehended at the border, federal agents began sending children and their parents or guardians to separate holding facilities.
I had to support them with transportation or hotels. Many of them didn't even speak Spanish.
The Ms. L settlement agreement promises that, once reunified in the United States, families will be able to live together.
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