In 2018, the U.S. government implemented a “zero tolerance” policy that led to thousands of children being separated from their parents at the border. Records were incomplete, and many families struggled to reunite. Years later, hundreds of parents were still searching.
A 16-year-old migrant died while in U.S. immigration custody after repeatedly reporting illness. He had no criminal history and was being held alone in a detention facility. His death raised serious concerns about medical care standards in custody.
After being deported from the U.S., a longtime resident was sent to a region he no longer knew. Months later, he was killed. His family in the U.S. learned through a phone call, highlighting how deportation consequences often continue long after removal.