Study: Over 145,000 US Children Separated from Parents Since 2021
A Brookings Institution study estimates over 145,000 US children have had a parent detained by immigration authorities since Donald Trump's second presidency began in January 2021. Approximately 36% of these children are under six years old, with more than 22,000 experiencing the detention of both co-resident parents.
Why it matters
This situation highlights the emotional and psychological impact on young children affected by parental detention, which can lead to long-term trauma.
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