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Human Rights Violations Against Migrants on the Southern Border

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In 2017, the Trump Administration imposed its policy of zero-tolerance immigration enforcement on the southern border. This policy resulted in the forcible separation of families and the prolonged detention of children in harsh conditions, without due process or adequate resources. The Trump Administration unleashed these policies to deter people from immigrating and seeking asylum, consistent with President Trump’s racist rhetoric and campaign promises. This article by Jeffrey R. Baker and  Allyson McKinney Timm analyzes and critiques these policies based on international human rights law, noting the resonance human rights norms find among diverse religious traditions.

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