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How The Family Separation Policy Came To Be

Aug 16, 2022

Caitlin Dickerson, an investigative journalist for The Atlantic, delves into the harrowing family separation policy from the Trump administration. She outlines how over 5,500 children were separated from their parents under a controversial zero tolerance approach. The discussion reveals the enduring trauma for families still facing the aftermath of separation. Dickerson also shares insights into the internal conflicts within the government that exacerbated the situation, highlighting the emotional toll on both families and officials involved.

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Intro

2min

The Impact of Family Separation

4min

The Disturbing Realities of Family Separation Policies

2min

Inside the Family Separation Policy

5min

The Emotional Toll of Family Separation Policy

4min

In 2018, more than 5,500 children of immigrants were separated from their parents at the border.

The Trump administration's "Zero Tolerance" policy, better known as family separation, was short-lived, ending in June of 2018 after facing condemnation from the public and members of Congress.

For some families, it took years to reunite, and hundreds of families still have not been brought back together.

Caitlin Dickerson's latest cover story for The Atlantic, titled, "We Need To Take Away Children: The Secret History Of The U.S. Government's Family Separation Policy", is an exhaustive investigation into how the policy came about.

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