U.S./Mexico Immigration Policy by Gunner F.

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/20/white-house-considering-executive-action-to-prevent-family-separations-at-border.html

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In June of 2018, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that prevents children of illegal immigrants from being separated from their detained families at the border. This came about after nearly 2,300 illegal immigrant children were separated from their families over a thirty-five day period. President Trump does not want to keep families apart, he wants to keep them together. Trump wants to secure our border and continue enforcing his “zero-tolerance” policy. Trump’s zero-tolerance policy enforces the arrest and  prosecution of immigrants illegally crossing the U.S. Border. 

The children of detained families are placed in DHS ran facilities. They remain in these facilities until their parent/guardians are released. Some children are placed in foster homes or with relatives while their parents are out. With Trump’s new executive order, parents will be allowed to stay with their children while in custody. 

With immigration being a big issue today in our nation, it is crucial  that lawmakers take steps in finding a good and fair way to take care of illegal immigrants.  It is good that the president is taking action to prevent the separation of minors from their families, while at the same time enforcing border policies.

Does President Trump’s executive order actually help families? Is he being too hard on illegal immigrants? Should we do anything as a country to help illegals? What steps should lawmakers take with immigration?