Inspector Report Reveals U.S. Border Agents Separating Migrant Children to Prevent Overcrowding

U.S. Border Patrol agents have been separating migrant children as young as 8 from their parents for several days this summer to prevent overcrowding in holding facilities, according to an independent federal court monitor. The separations, which occurred at a facility in Texas, raised concerns about the psychological impact on the children. The monitor found that the separated children experienced emotional distress and were unable to communicate with their parents. The report highlights the operational and humanitarian challenges faced by Border Patrol due to a recent spike in migrant crossings along the U.S.-Mexico border.