ACLU Sues U.S. Government On Behalf Of Separated Migrant Families

The ACLU is suing the Trump administration over the family separation policy, alleging it violated constitutional rights and caused severe trauma to thousands of migrant families. The lawsuit seeks damages and mental health support for affected families. Despite the policy's cessation following bipartisan backlash, challenges in reuniting families persist. The ACLU aims for class action status to extend compensation to more families.

What is the primary goal of the ACLU's lawsuit against the Trump administration?

• To support the Family Separation Policy

• To deport more migrant families

• To seek damages and mental health support for separated families

• To increase border security

Which constitutional amendments does the ACLU claim were violated by the Family Separation Policy?

• Sixth and Seventh Amendments

• Fourth and Fifth Amendments

• Eighth and Ninth Amendments

• First and Second Amendments

What were some of the psychological impacts on children due to the Family Separation Policy?

• Better educational outcomes

• Fear, isolation, and abandonment

• Increased happiness

• Improved mental health

What action did the Trump administration take following backlash against the Family Separation Policy?

• Ignored the backlash

• Implemented a new separation policy

• Signed an order to stop the policy

• Increased the number of separations

What challenge did officials face after the policy was reversed?

• Support from both political parties

• Increased border crossings

• Lack of funding for reunification

• Inability to identify which children belonged to which parents