False
Did Barack Obama separate migrant families at the border?
The claim that Barack Obama separated migrant families at the border is false. This policy was implemented under his successor, Donald Trump.
Key points
- Barack Obama's administration did not implement family separation policies at the border.
- Family separations occurred during the Trump administration in 2018 and were a result of changes to immigration enforcement practices.
- The policy was reversed by later administrations.
Explanation
During Barack Obama’s presidency, his administration focused on comprehensive immigration reform but did not implement family separation policies at the border. The practice of separating families occurred under President Donald Trump in 2018 as a result of changes to immigration enforcement practices and policies. This policy was later reversed by subsequent administrations.
Sources
- Trump family separation policy: What happened and what's next Explains the implementation of family separations under Trump.
- Remarks by President Obama in Press Conference and Joint Session of Congress Obama's statements on immigration during his presidency.