In May, Judge Sabraw approved a joint request by the government and the ACLU to extend therapy for separated migrant families by one year while settlement negotiations unfolded.
Feds Agree To Aid Separated Families : Progress Report
In their most recent status report before the settlement announcement, the government disclosed that its Family Reunification Task Force had successfully reunited 757 children with their parents in the U.S. Approximately 4,834 individuals had also been paroled, granting them temporary residence within the United States.
This pivotal lawsuit, represented by the families’ legal team from the ACLU and the federal government’s legal counsel, is poised to bring relief and healing to those deeply affected by the former administration’s policies. As a beacon of hope, it signifies a significant stride toward justice and compassion for separated families. The road ahead remains challenging, but this landmark agreement represents a critical first step.
