Child separations, here at home: We remove far, far too many kids from their families in the name of saving them

The Trump administration shocked the nation’s conscience last spring when it purposely separated immigrant children from their parents. The outcry was loud and clear and spanned the political spectrum. As well it should have; taking children from their parents when not absolutely necessary is cruel.

Unfortunately, it is not unusual. At a City Council hearing last week, witness after witness testified that New York City officials routinely inflict the trauma of family separation on families right here at home.

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