‘Are Mom and Dad not coming home?’: American kids left stranded when ICE takes their parents

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The phrase "'Are Mom and Dad not coming home?'" reflects the plight of U.S. citizen children left stranded by the detention and deportation of their parents by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). These separations occur during immigration enforcement actions, such as workplace raids or arrests during check-ins, which can leave children without care, sometimes placing them in foster care or with relatives. While ICE has a directive to consider parents' guardianship rights and facilitate court access, legal challenges remain, including ensuring children's safety and addressing the trauma caused by these sudden separations.