Federal Judge Puts an End to Family Separation at US Border for 8 Years

A federal judge has prohibited the separation of families at the US border for eight years, blocking the potential resumption of the Trump-era policy. The judge described the separation of thousands of families as one of the most shameful chapters in US history. The settlement, approved by the judge, prohibits the "zero-tolerance" policy that led to the separation of over 5,000 children from their parents until December 2031. While families may be eligible for benefits such as legal status and reunification, the settlement does not provide monetary compensation. The whereabouts of 68 children who were separated under the policy remain unknown.