For decades, the U.S. has symbolized hope for migrants seeking a better life. But behind the 'land of the free' slogan lies a harsh reality: families ripped apart at the border under policies critics call inhumane. 🔍
In 2018, the U.S. introduced a 'zero tolerance' approach for undocumented border crossings from Mexico. Parents were detained while their children—some barely old enough to walk—were taken away and placed in overcrowded facilities. 🚨 Babies as young as four months were separated from caregivers, their cries echoing through chain-link cages.
⚡️ The conditions? Stark. Children slept on concrete floors under foil blankets, with limited access to basic necessities. Many faced prolonged separation without contact with their families, creating what activists describe as 'lasting psychological trauma.'
One parent quoted in the report said: 'I begged them not to take my daughter… Now I don’t know where she is.' 🎙️
While U.S. officials argue such measures deter illegal immigration, human rights groups worldwide have condemned the practice. 🌍💬 The debate continues as advocates push for systemic reform to protect migrant families.
