A generation of kids suffers as Trump destabilizes immigrant families
Summary
Since President Trump returned to office, many immigrant families have been affected by immigration enforcement actions that separate children from their parents. This separation and other related policies have caused emotional and health problems for millions of children, including many who are U.S. citizens.Key Facts
- About 205,000 children had at least one parent detained by immigration authorities through April 2025, and this number has grown.
- Children separated from their parents often face psychological harm and unstable living conditions.
- Some children have been left to care for themselves after their parents were arrested.
- Two children in the South died by suicide in early 2025 after bullying related to their family's immigration status.
- Many immigrant families lose access to medical care, food, tax credits, and other supports due to government restrictions.
- Fear of immigration enforcement causes families to avoid schools, doctors, and social programs.
- Around 25% of U.S.-born children have at least one immigrant parent, with about 4.6 million having a parent without legal status.
- President Trump has prioritized immigration crackdowns, including attempts to limit birthright citizenship, which was blocked by the Supreme Court.
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