Mmastodon first seen 12 h ago, last 9 min ago, peak #12
ICE separating children from parents, calling them 'unaccompanied'
Original: “You kidnapped my son”
Immigration and Customs Enforcement is separating children from their parents at the US border and classifying the children as 'unaccompanied', a move reported by Mother Jones. Critics say the reclassification strips families of legal protections and echoes earlier family separation practices. The phrase 'You kidnapped my son' captures the anger of affected parents and is driving outrage across social media and news coverage.
Why now: Reports that ICE is again separating migrant children from their parents have reignited public anger over family separation policies.
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 51 snapshots from 12 h ago to 9 min ago.
Evidence
- “You kidnapped my son” · Mother Jones
ICE is now separating children from their parents and deeming them “unaccompanied.”
Elsewhere
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