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Trump-Era Policies Lead to Heartbreaking Family Separations

5/3/2025

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Bernal's Family Separation

New immigration policies from the Trump era have resulted in the extended detention of unaccompanied children, making it harder for families to reunite. Yorely Bernal's heartbreaking story illustrates this, as she was deported without her 2-year-old daughter, Maikelis, who is still in U.S. custody. Legal experts caution that swift deportations could lead to devastating family separations reminiscent of previous crises.

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Trump's Policies Impact Schools

Trump's immigration policies have cast a shadow over Chicago's schools, leading to alarming attendance declines among Latino students who fear deportation. Parents express deep concern for their children's anxiety, with many opting to stay home. Schools grapple with insufficient mental health resources, while community initiatives strive to support families amid this climate of uncertainty.

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Bernal's Family Separation

New immigration policies from the Trump era have resulted in the extended detention of unaccompanied children, making it harder for families to reunite. Yorely Bernal's heartbreaking story illustrates this, as she was deported without her 2-year-old daughter, Maikelis, who is still in U.S. custody. Legal experts caution that swift deportations could lead to devastating family separations reminiscent of previous crises.

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