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Family Separation

The Federal Government proposed regulations that would enable it to:

Detain immigrant families indefinitely

Detain immigrant kids indefinitely

Lower the standards of care in the facilities in which immigrant families and kids are kept

Diminish legal protections for immigrant kids

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On the Frontlines of the Family Separation Crisis: City Response and Best Practice for Assisting Families

This report was written in partnership between Cities for Action (C4A) and the Lumos Foundation. C4A is a coalition of over 175 U.S. mayors and county executives who advocate for pro-immigrant federal policies and create inclusive local programs and policies.