Some older siblings left raising family members after parents' deportation: Advocates
Summary
In August, immigration officers detained the undocumented parents of four U.S. citizen children while they were out buying shoes in Florida. After the parents were taken into custody, the older siblings had to take care of the younger ones, a situation common in more than 4 million U.S. families where some members are citizens and others are not.Key Facts
- Wendy Domingo, 18, was driving her undocumented parents and four younger siblings when Border Patrol stopped them.
- The parents were detained because they could not show citizenship documents.
- The mother was deported to Guatemala, and the father chose to leave voluntarily to avoid long detention.
- Over 4 million U.S. families include both citizens and noncitizens.
- Older children in these families often take responsibility for their younger siblings after parents are detained or deported.
- The Guatemalan-Maya Center helps families reunite and supports children left behind.
- The Department of Homeland Security says it does not separate families forcibly and tries to place children with safe caregivers.
- This case reflects ongoing effects of immigration enforcement policies during President Donald Trump’s administration.
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