The American Civil Liberties Union argued in court that in the year since Trump officially ended his “zero tolerance” immigration policy, 911 additional children have been separated from their parents or guardians.

The “safe third country” agreement could threaten the lives of thousands of Central Americans. 

Representative Bennie Thompson called the new government regulation “xenophobic and racist.”

Recently apprehended asylum-seekers who are only in custody because of their immigration status are reportedly victimized via extreme security measures.

Immigrant advocates say the United States Marshals Service is committing “atrocities” against these vulnerable asylum-seekers.

The pilot program is slated to begin next week.