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May 18, 2026 Brookings Institution reported over 145,000 US citizen children have experienced parental detention during the ICE enforcement surge Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
A major study documents mass family separation of citizen children from detained immigrant parents, exposing significant harm to a vulnerable population.
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- Brookings Institution study documents 145,000+ US children separated from detained parents during Trump ICE enforcement surge — The Brookings Institution released a report estimating that over 145,000 US citizen children have experienced parental detention by immigration authorities since Trump's second presidency began in January 2026. The study found approximately 22,000 children lost all co-resident parents, with 36% younger than six years old. The report notes DHS's own count of 18,277 detainees with US citizen children in fiscal 2025 is "almost certainly a substantial undercount." Researchers recommend DHS collect and publicly report accurate data on detained parents and affected children, and ensure affected children receive basic governmental support.
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Week 70 – 2026-05-16–2026-05-22
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