NEW: @DHSOIG says Trump administration "removed at least 348 parents separated from their children without documenting that those parents wanted to leave" kids behind in U.S. and some records didn't say if ICE first "gave the parent the option to reunify." oig.dhs.gov/sites/default/…
H/T to @Haleaziz who is going through the report here:
https://twitter.com/Haleaziz/status/1396857881803124737
"In some cases, ICE removed separated parents without their children even though ICE officers effecting their removal knew the parents wanted to bring their children with them." (Page 10)
Here’s our report: Trump admin deported 348 separated parents alone without documenting if they wanted to leave their kids behind. nbcnews.com/politics/immig…
Biden admin responds via DHS spox:
“This report’s findings are a tragic reminder of how parents and children were cruelly separated by the prior administration. We are working tirelessly to reunite separated families and rebuild our immigration system so our laws are...” (1/2)
“This report’s findings are a tragic reminder of how parents and children were cruelly separated by the prior administration. We are working tirelessly to reunite separated families and rebuild our immigration system so our laws are...” (1/2)
“... administered fairly and humanely. We concur with the recommendations in the Office of Inspector General’s report and will continue to take actions to build on the progress we have made.” (2/2)
.@SenatorDurbin’s response, who, as chair of Senate Judiciary, could hold hearings on the separation policy to investigate given jurisdiction over DOJ. Arguably, “challenge we face now” is whether Durbin or Biden admin will hold Trump admin accountable. Not simply moving forward. 
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