Radio Atlantic A New Kind of Family Separation
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Jul 24, 2025 Nick Miroff, an Atlantic staff writer on immigration, joins Asiya Sarwari, managing attorney at the International Rescue Committee, to dissect the evolving landscape of immigration policies affecting undocumented minors. They discuss the unique challenges faced by unaccompanied minors in immigration courts, emphasizing the trauma and legal hurdles they navigate. The conversation also highlights the critical role of legal representation and the moral imperative to support families seeking asylum against recent restrictive measures that threaten family unity.
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Lego Court Explains Process
- Asiya Sarwari's team built a Lego immigration court to help explain court to six-year-olds.
- This visual aid calms kids by familiarizing them with court roles and settings.
Firewall Between Kids And ICE
- The system treats unaccompanied minors with special protections separate from ICE enforcement.
- Trump's administration aims to break this safeguard to enforce mass deportations.
Fund Kids' Legal Aid
- Legal aid funding cuts severely impact children's access to defense attorneys.
- Protect funding to ensure minors get legal representation and a fair chance.