Donald Trump & Joe Biden family
The family separation policy implemented during the Donald Trump administration was a significant and controversial aspect of their immigration policy. Here’s a more detailed look at the policy and how it has been addressed under the Joe Biden administration:
Family Separation under Donald Trump Administration:
1. “Zero Tolerance” policy: In April 2018, the Trump administration announced a “zero tolerance” policy, which aimed to prosecute all individuals who crossed the U.S.-Mexico border illegally, including those seeking asylum. This policy resulted in thousands of children being separated from their parents, as the adults were prosecuted and detained, while the children were placed under the custody of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
2. Public outcry and legal challenges: The family separation policy drew widespread condemnation from various sectors, including human rights organizations, religious groups, and lawmakers from both parties. Critics argued that the policy was cruel and traumatizing for the children involved. Legal challenges were filed against the policy, and in June 2018, a federal judge ordered the reunification of separated families.
3. Executive Order and policy reversal: In response to the public outcry and legal challenges, President Trump signed an Executive Order in June 2018 to end the family separation policy. However, the zero-tolerance policy continued, leading to confusion and ongoing issues with family separations.
4. Reunification efforts: Efforts to reunite separated families proved difficult due to inadequate record-keeping and tracking systems. Some children were lost in the system, and hundreds of parents were deported without their children. The reunification process was further complicated by logistical challenges and legal hurdles.
Family Reuniting under Joe Biden Administration:
1. Executive Order: Shortly after taking office, President Biden signed an Executive Order in January 2021 to address the family separation issue. The order established a Family Reunification Task Force, led by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary, with the mission of identifying and reuniting families who were still separated.
2. Reunification progress: The Biden administration has made some progress in reuniting separated families. As of September 2021, hundreds of families have been reunited, although many more remain separated. The reunification process is complex, involving coordination between various government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and legal representatives.
3. Preventing future separations: The Biden administration has emphasized the need to prevent future family separations by changing border policies and practices. While family separations are no longer an official policy, the administration continues to face challenges in managing migration and asylum requests at the border, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In summary, the family separation policy under the Trump administration led to the separation of thousands of children from their parents, sparking significant controversy and legal challenges. The Biden administration has made efforts to address the issue, reunite separated families, and prevent future separations.
