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Justice Department Knew 2018 Border Policy Would Separate Families, Didn't Plan Well


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Originally published on January 15, 2021 8:20 am
Former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions knew his zero tolerance policy on illegal entry along the Southwest border in 2018 would separate children from their parents, a watchdog office reported on Thursday. Despite warnings that the government couldn t care for the children, he pushed forward with the policy. As a result, more than 3,000 children were separated from their families.
Department of Justice Inspector General Michael Horowitz released a critical review which found the department failed to effectively prepare for and manage the policy s implementation.
Trump administration officials significantly underestimated [the policy s] complexities and demonstrated a deficient understanding of the legal requirements related to the care and custody of separated children. ....

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