Families belong together
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December 14, 2020
Immigration has always been a highly debated topic in politics, but family separation shouldn’t be.
The American Civil Liberties Union said in a court filing that they have been unable to contact the parents of 545 children who were separated at the border by the Trump administration, leaving the children living with sponsors throughout the country.
Upon entering office, President Donald Trump imposed a crackdown on families seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border which led to thousands of family separations. Children were placed in shelters, often unaware of what was happening to their parents, who were most likely detained and deported.
Junior Jamie Sanchez said this when asked about how the Trump administration handled immigration.
“I think fear among immigrants in the United States grew abruptly under Trump’s presidency because we knew from the start that he was opposed to it.”
There is currently a lot of cruelty in place at our southern border, far beyond just protecting people or making communities safer. Everyone deserves to have their basic needs met, especially children. Children deserve an education and to be in the custody of their own parents. The trauma these children are experiencing every second that they remain separated from their parents will stay with them for life. That needs to change.
When asked about the current immigration process former student, Vivian Samano, said this.
“People should not receive harsh punishments for wanting a better life and seeking opportunities they otherwise wouldn’t get. There needs to be a faster and easier way for them to come here legally,” Samano said.
Immigration policies are flawed. The process of acquiring a citizenship should be easier and more welcoming, especially for a nation of immigrants. Immigration has enriched our economy and society in countless ways. It’s time we all realize that.
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This is a very informative and important article. In connection with the first paragraph of this article, I agree with it completely. It is disgusting how many people think that this is a necessary part of border control. It is not a topic that should be up for debate. The harm that these parents and children are experiencing is due to xenophobia and racist lawmaking. I also agree with the final paragraph of this article.
I can’t understand what makes people think this is necessary. There’s no reason for people to take kids away from their parents like this. This will definitely damage the kids mentally and they’re going to have to live their entire life with this memory. It isn’t too hard to understand that people will want a better life and try to do what is necessary to get that. Why do people try to stop them?
I totally agree that immigrants got more worried since Trump got into the presidency. I think that no one should be getting punished by getting deported just by trying to get a better life for their families. I don’t see why the kids have to be separated from their parents, the kids would probably feel happier with their parents even though they are not in the United States.
I am happy that you have brought this to our attention again because it is seriously a topic we should all care deeply about. These children must be in so much distress and discomfort and I can’t imagine how it’d feel. I also agree that there should be better and easier ways to come to the U.S. legally so things like this can be prevented.