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Over the past year we have witnessed a series of events unfold regarding immigration under the Trump administration that have shaken us to our core. As Latin Americans we've taken a personal interest in this and followed along closely. Below are some of the facts that have inspired us to take this trip to the border, to get a first hand look at the situation and share our experiences with you.
50,223 Migrants in ICE detention centers
2,654 Children separated from their parents
1,600 Average apprehensions daily
6 Deaths of children under U.S. custody
Source: The New York Times
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