Report: Over 100,000 family separations in deportation push
newsMay 18, 20262653
A Brookings Institution analysis released May 18, 2026 found that U.S. immigration enforcement separated children from parents or caregivers in more than 100,000 cases during a recent deportation push. The report documents incidents across multiple states, including Texas examples such as Ledy Ordonez's arrest while working at a San Antonio seafood wholesaler, and it notes that many separated children are U.S. citizens. The finding raises urgent questions about enforcement practices, child welfare responsibilities, and legal liability for federal agencies and will shape congressional oversight and litigation.