A shift in U.S. immigration enforcement is causing the separation of thousands of migrant families, distinct from the border separations of the first Trump term. Current policies involve arresting and detaining parents living inside the U.S., forcing them to choose between leaving their children behind or uprooting them. As of November, federal detention reached record highs, with families facing prolonged uncertainty and separation.
Date: December 11, 2025. Source: apnews.com