Trump administration considering family separation policy for asylum seekers

The Trump administration is considering a plan that would separate families entering the United States illegally or seeking asylum, a policy that immigrant groups say is a dangerous and inhumane step that could threaten lives and lead to extreme distress for children. “We’ve seen several toddlers in recent months who were separated from their fathers, their mothers,” Jessica Jones, the policy counsel for the Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services, told The Independent. Ms Jones said that children, especially those who are under five, experience a range of response when separated from their parents, including inconsolable crying, having trouble eating, and anxiety tics.

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