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How the Trump-era family separation policy came to pass

How a Trump-era policy that separated thousands of migrant families came to pass

08/13/2022

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How the Trump-era family separation policy came to pass

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How a Trump-era policy that separated thousands of migrant families came to pass

The Trump administration's "zero tolerance" immigration policy separated over 5,000 children from their parents, with no tracking process or records that would allow them to be reunited. Atlantic staff writer Caitlin Dickerson joins Geoff Bennett to discuss her investigation into the policy.

08/13/2022

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