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family separation

U.S.-Mexico Border Fence

Children’s magazine Highlights criticizes migrant family separation

HIghlights took a stance.

On Jun 26, 2019 by Caitlin Davis

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kirstjen nielsen family separation dhs tweet

Kristjen Nielsen’s legacy at DHS can be summed up by one tweet

'I want this to follow her until the end.'

On Apr 8, 2019 by Ellen Ioanes

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A tent city housing migrant children in Tornillo, Texas

Migrant children are being woken up in the dead of night and transferred to a Texas tent city

An estimated 1,600 children have already been transported to live in the tent city.

On Oct 1, 2018 by Samantha Grasso

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family separation audio

Adjusting to America: What happened to the migrant girl whose cries shook the country

The voice of the family separation crisis is now quietly beginning life in Houston.

On Sep 14, 2018 by Samantha Grasso

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indefinite detention

The Trump administration’s latest plan to detain immigrant children indefinitely should terrify you

Here's how you can fight it.

On Sep 8, 2018 by Claire Lampen

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Pedestrians line up for U.S. Customs and Border Protection processing at the Calexico, California, port of entry.

Here’s what really happened to the child who died after leaving ICE custody

After months of viral misinformation, her mom speaks out.

On Aug 28, 2018 by Samantha Grasso

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Celebrities have launched an Instagram campaign called "Dear Ivanka" to get the attention of one of President Donald Trump's top advisers.

Celebs launch ‘Dear Ivanka’ campaign following her comments on family separation

They weren't pleased with her most recent interview.

On Aug 9, 2018 by Chris Illuminati

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Protesters with a sign that says 'free the children.'

Immigrant parents are reportedly holding hunger strikes in detention centers

Protesters can join in solidarity.

On Aug 2, 2018 by Samantha Grasso

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A border patrol processing center with a tweet about child detention 'summer camps.'

Internet slams ICE official for calling family detention centers ‘summer camps’

You cannot rebrand 'jail.'

On Aug 1, 2018 by Samantha Grasso

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection houses unaccompanied migrant children who have crossed into the U.S.

The Trump administration missed its deadline to reunify immigrant families. Now what?

Over 1,000 children still aren't reunited with their parents.

On Jul 27, 2018 by Samantha Grasso

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Immigrant children are being reunited with their parents.

Videos show immigrant families being reunited—but not all appear to have a happy ending

These viral moments are bittersweet and gut-punching.

On Jul 16, 2018 by Samantha Grasso

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Immigrants at a U.S. Customs and Border Protection intake facility.

Trump administration is reuniting immigrant families—and fitting parents with ankle monitors

Its 'catch and release' policy returns, and the internet has some feelings about it.

On Jul 11, 2018 by Samantha Grasso

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RAICES Texas offers the Department of Homeland Security $20 million to bond out separated parents.

Texas nonprofit writes Trump $20 million check to reunite families

They're going along with the government's roadblocks to reunite families.

On Jul 10, 2018 by Samantha Grasso

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Occupy ICE LA

What it’s like to spend a day camped out at ICE headquarters

What is Occupy ICE trying to accomplish—and are they doing it?

On Jul 10, 2018 by Brenden Gallagher

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Mike Pence calls for the defense of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, saying #IStandWithICE.

Mike Pence calls for patriots to declare #IStandWithICE

He praised the agency, saying the White House will support it '100 percent.'

On Jul 6, 2018 by Kris Seavers

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