June 21, 2018

Statement From Mayor Emanuel On Children Who Have Been Separated From Their Parents By The Federal Government Being Housed In Chicago

Mayor's Press Office    312.744.3334

“The tragic repercussions of President Trump’s terrible policy are real, and this is further proof of the heartbreak he has caused families. What every child deserves and what every child needs is the loving arms of their parents, not to be stripped apart, flown away and housed alone - with no family. I am confident Chicago’s social service agencies are doing their best to care for these children, but these children should never have been taken from their families in the first place. This heartbreak will be a hallmark of the Trump administration, and a stain on our nation.”

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