week 5 discussin two

Over the past week, several members of the Trump Administration serving in key positions within the Department of Homeland Security have either resigned or been relieved of their duties. Media speculation has centered on their rumored disagreement with the Trump Administration’s position on family separation. See link here. The case study this week focused on detention and the rights of the detained. To that end, the issue of family separations is likely to end up being similarly decided by the Supreme Court.

For your second discussion question this week, briefly research the issue of family separations in immigration detention. Then, explain to your classmates why family separations are occurring, the Trump Administration’s justifications for this tactic, and the core arguments against the tactic by the Trump Administration’s opposition.

[P.S. I know this is a contentious topic. Keep it fact-based and scholarly. Do not resort to personal criticism of your fellow classmates.]