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Trump administration detains parents of 11,000 U.S. citizen children

Mar 28, 2026·Location: Lakeland, FL

Country of origin: Honduras

Trump administration detains parents of 11,000 U.S. citizen children
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An analysis of Immigration and Customs Enforcement data found that the Trump administration detained the parents of at least 11,000 U.S. citizen children in its first seven months, roughly double the rate under the Biden administration. The administration is deporting approximately four times as many mothers of U.S. citizen children per day compared to the Biden administration. The Trump administration revised detention guidelines by removing the word 'humane' from policies governing how officers should interact with detained parents. Many of these parents face deportation, leaving American-born children without parental care.

Timeline

Mar 28, 2026—Analysis confirms Trump administration deporting four times as many mothers of U.S. citizen children per day as Biden administration and revised detention guidelines removing 'humane' language
Mar 23, 2026—ProPublica analysis of ICE data released showing Trump administration detained parents of at least 11,000 U.S. citizen children, double the Biden rate
Jan 1, 2025—Trump administration begins first seven months in office with increased immigration enforcement targeting parents of U.S. citizen children
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