Immigration Enforcement and Family Separation

By the Annie E. Casey Foundation and First Focus

September 6, 2010

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In This Report, You’ll Learn

  • A personal story about an immigrant mother and her son.
  • Statistics about immigrant children in the United States.
  • Statistics about undocumented parents who are detained or deported from the United States.
  • The impact of home and worksite raids on immigrant children.
  • How the debate on immigration reform affects vulnerable children.

About This Report

Summary

Children of immigrants comprise 1 in 5 of all U.S. children. This one-page brief examines the impact of enforcement raids on immigrant children and their families, from traumatic separations to economic hardship.

Table of Contents

Key Takeaway

Reforms to Protect Children

The Humane Enforcement and Legal Protections (HELP) for Separated Children Act would implement critically needed reforms to protect children and families affected by immigration enforcement.

Findings & Stats

Statements & Quotations