Biden admin reaches settlement with ACLU over separated migrant families under Trump Tuesday, October 17 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- The Biden administration and the American Civil Liberties Union have reached a proposed settlement agreement that, if approved, would provide benefits for thousands of migrant families separated under the Trump administration's controversial "zero tolerance" policy to deter illegal southern border crossings.Under the... Read More.
Doctors who separated conjoined twins in three-day surgery speak for first time Thursday, July 27 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Doctors in Ohio performed a groundbreaking surgery to separate conjoined twins, the first of its kind due to the twins' age and the complexity of their condition.When the doctors at Dayton Children's Hospital in Ohio first heard about Guatemalan conjoined twins... Read More.
Migrant families suing after being separated under Trump should undergo more evaluation: Justice Department Wednesday, September 28 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- The Justice Department is asking a federal judge to approve a psychologist for a new round of exams on migrant parents whose children were separated from them by the Trump administration.The government's request, filed last week, is part of an ongoing lawsuit... Read More.
PA counties begin recount in Republican U.S. Senate race Thursday, June 2 by Louise BennettClearfield - Clearfield County is among the Pennsylvania counties that have begun the statewide recount in the Republican race for a U.S. Senate seat.The race between Mehmet Oz and David McCormick seeking to claim the GOP nomination is separated by just over 900 votes.In... Read More.
Family separated at southern border reacts to possibility of government payouts Saturday, November 20 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Leticia works at a bakery helping to prepare the pastries that hungry New Yorkers order with their coffee in the morning. At first glance, she's like any other person in the city. But in 2017, she fled Guatemala with her son... Read More.
Biden appears unaware of possible separated family payments, says it won’t happen Wednesday, November 3 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden on Wednesday denied reports that his administration was planning to pay migrant family members separated by the Trump administration up to $450,000 per person."That's not going to happen," Biden said in response to a question about the plans at... Read More.
Biden administration considering payments for families separated under Trump policy Friday, October 29 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- The Biden administration is considering making settlement payments to migrants who were separated from their children during the Trump administration's "zero-tolerance policy," according to two people familiar with the planning.Enacted in April of 2018, the policy that led to family separation drew widespread condemnation for removing children... Read More.
Philadelphia pays $2 million to woman beaten by police, separated from her son Wednesday, September 15 by ABC News(PHILADELPHIA) -- The city of Philadelphia has agreed to pay $2 million to Rickia Young, who was pulled from her vehicle, beaten by police and separated from her 2-year-old son in October 2020, according to the mayor's office."She's still dealing with the trauma, even... Read More.
Biden’s task force finds more than 3,900 children separated from families at border under Trump Tuesday, June 8 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- The Biden administration has determined that more than 3,900 children were separated from their families along the Southwest border after the Trump administration launched its controversial "zero-tolerance policy," and -- while several hundred children were returned to their home countries -- fewer... Read More.
After being separated at border, family reunifications underway during Biden administration Thursday, May 6 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Sandra Ortiz hugged her son Bryan for the first time in nearly four years on Tuesday. The reunion came at the very same port of entry, San Ysidro, where she was deported and separated from her son.Later that night, Mabel, a... Read More.
