NewsThe HillMay 18, 2026United States
Report: Over 145,000 Children Separated from Parents Due to Immigration Policy
A Brookings Institution report reveals that over 145,000 U.S. citizen children were separated from parents due to immigration detention during the second Trump administration. The data highlights the significant impact of these enforcement actions on families.
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This report highlights the scale of family separation and its long-term impact on thousands of U.S. citizen children.
Key Facts
- Over 145,000 U.S. citizen children were separated from parents due to immigration detention.
- The report covers data from the second Trump administration.
- At least 22,000 children experienced the separation of both parents.