Under Trump, more than 145,000 US kids have been separated from their parents, a study shows
A recent report reveals that over 145,000 US citizen children have been separated from their parents due to immigration detention policies during Trump's administration. The Brookings Institution's analysis highlights the significant impact of these policies, particularly on young children. Experts express concern over the lack of systematic protection for these children and the ongoing trauma caused by family separations.
- ▪The Brookings Institution estimates that more than 145,000 US citizen children have had at least one parent detained since the start of Trump's second administration.
- ▪More than 53,000 of these children are estimated to be under the age of six.
- ▪The report indicates that there is no systematic approach to protecting the children of detained parents, leading to significant welfare concerns.
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‘More than 53,000 citizen children with a detained parent were estimated to be under the age of six.’ Photograph: John Rudoff/ReutersView image in fullscreen‘More than 53,000 citizen children with a detained parent were estimated to be under the age of six.’ Photograph: John Rudoff/ReutersThe Week in PatriarchyUS immigrationUnder Trump, more than 145,000 US kids have been separated from their parents, a study showsArwa MahdawiA thinktank investigation shows how immigration detention has torn apart families, and experts point to traumaSat 23 May 2026 08.00 EDTLast modified on Sat 23 May 2026 08.04 EDTShareStephen Miller, Donald Trump’s immigration czar and the architect of some of the government’s cruelest policies, doesn’t care what you think about him.
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