Medical professionals warn the Trump administration that a “devastating” epidemic could be on the horizon.

Ken Cuccinelli of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: “Work permits for Salvadorans will be extended for one year past resolution of litigation for an orderly wind down period.”

This reportedly brings the total number of family separations since 2017 close to 5,500.

The updated public charge rule, scheduled to take effect next week, would privilege wealthy immigrants over those who need financial assistance.

Migrant families apprehended at the border will no longer be released into the United States while they wait for their immigration cases to be processed.