What is Trump's executive order to end immigrant family separation?

Jun. 20, 2018

Today President Trump signed an executive order banning family separations at the border. His “zero tolerance” immigration policy caused the separations in the first place. It’s been an explosive political issue, with even the first lady urging her husband to change course.

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Trump Retreats on Separating Families, but Thousands Will Remain Apart Video

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Guest:

John Bennett - White House correspondent for Roll Call

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Christian Bordal, Quinn O'Toole, Yael Even Or, Alexandra Sif Tryggvadottir, Devan Schwartz

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