ICE Took Mom and Dad. Now the Kids Are on Their Own.
Summary
This Reveal episode examines how interior immigration enforcement under the second Trump administration is separating undocumented parents from their U.S.-citizen children in neighborhoods, not just at the border. It follows the Perez family in Florida as eldest daughter Elisa raises her siblings after both parents are detained, and Mirce Alva Lopez, who was wrongfully deported despite holding legal parole status. The report highlights the trauma inflicted on these families and the legal battles surrounding the violation of previous settlement agreements.
Topics discussed
Intro, sponsors, and summer donation appeal
The Perez family's life in Lake Worth before detention
Olga's detention and the family's struggle to cope
Elisa takes on adult responsibilities and emotional toll
Immigration hearings, postponements, and the final decision
Olga's release, trip to Guatemala, and return to family
Outro and transition to next segment
History of family separation policies and the Miss L settlement
Mirce's wrongful deportation and family reunification
Credits and closing remarks
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