US deportees face sudden, ‘traumatic’ separation from their children, report finds

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 5 min read 100% complete by Maanvi SinghMarch 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM
US deportees face sudden, ‘traumatic’ separation from their children, report finds

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A report by the Women’s Refugee Commission and Physicians for Human Rights found that the Trump administration is deporting parents without properly accounting for their children. Researchers interviewed deported parents in Honduras, where they were sent without being asked about their children or given the opportunity to arrange for their care. The report alleges that Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers are not consistently inquiring about parental status during arrests, ensuring children's safety, or allowing parents to decide their children's fate upon deportation. Some parents were separated from young children, including infants, and arrived at Honduran reception centers exhibiting high levels of emotional distress. Researchers conducted interviews at three reception centers in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, after facing difficulties accessing immigrants in US detention centers.

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deportation 100% parental separation 90% children 80% immigration and customs enforcement 70% honduras 60% human rights 60% detention centers 50% migrant rights 50% emotional distress 40%

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Honduras

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