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Trump's Policies Cause Long Bans and Family Separation

1/6/2026

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Kinnison, an immigration lawyer, says deportation cases under U.S. President Donald Trump's policies can lead to long bans, including a husband who may face more than ten years before reentry.
He struggles with the emotional toll of urgent client calls and the weight of decisions that separate families.
He recalls a case of an Afghan man seeking asylum who was deported despite compelling evidence, underscoring perceived indifference toward outcomes.

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Story summary

Kinnison, an immigration lawyer, says deportation cases under U.S. President Donald Trump's policies can lead to long bans, including a husband who may face more than ten years before reentry.
He struggles with the emotional toll of urgent client calls and the weight of decisions that separate families.
He recalls a case of an Afghan man seeking asylum who was deported despite compelling evidence, underscoring perceived indifference toward outcomes.