Implications of Immigration Enforcement Activities for the Well-Being of Children in Immigrant Families: A review of the literature – Migration Policy Institute

Immigration enforcement activities have changed drastically over the past two decades with more immigration enforcement occurring in the country as opposed to primarily at the borders. These activities impact millions of families. This comprehensive report details the impacts of detention and deportation on children in immigrant families. The Migration Policy Institute and the Urban Institute examine in depth the effects of instability caused by immigration activities.