NEW: Biden family separation task force will cover all families separated at the border under Trump, not just those separated during "zero tolerance,” according to three sources familiar with planning discussions. With @JuliaEAinsley and @GeoffRBennett. nbcnews.com/news/amp/ncna1…
During his presidential campaign, Biden ran ads promising to establish a task force to reunite separated migrant families "on his first day as president." The announcement had been expected this week but will likely be delayed. nbcnews.com/news/amp/ncna1…
When the task force is announced, it is expected to be an inter-agency effort across DHS, HHS and State, led by Biden's pick to run DHS, @AliMayorkas, according to three sources familiar with the planning. nbcnews.com/politics/immig…
One issue the task force intends to tackle: how to make sure this never happens again, something that isn't as simple as Biden's DOJ rescinding "zero tolerance" this week, which as I told @KatyTurNBC yesterday was largely symbolic.
The task force announcement is not expected to include details on whether the families will be given special permission to come to the United States to reunite with their children, a key demand by lawyers and advocates. nbcnews.com/politics/immig…
NEW: “Stay tuned,” @jrpsaki says from the White House briefing room. President Biden “remains committed” to family separation task force, which last night we reported will be delayed until at least next week. @PressSec nbcnews.com/news/amp/ncna1…
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