My artifact is a quote that come out on a major newspaper published on Oct. 6, 2020; on that date the New York Times had this quote in the front page ‘We Need to Take Away Children,’ the article basically states that many high-ranking officials knew about the consequences of the “zero tolerance” policy imposed by President Trump and decided to go forward with it. Involved in this scandal are many, government agencies including the White House, DHS (Department of Homeland Security), DOJ (Department of Justice) and AG (Attorneys General). In the article former attorney general Jeff Sessions said, “We need to take away children”, “If Care about kids, don’t bring them in” making clear that was what the President wanted and that was what needed to be done and that government lawyers should not refuse to prosecute migration law violators despite their age.
I wan to talk about the first quote and how these “zero tolerance” policies deteriorates families and individuals across the globe. Family should not be separated specially against their will; I was separated from my father and mother at an early stage of my life and I know from a personal experience and scientific research that separations of children can led to many health and mental problems in human beings and animals.
What is the impact of “we need to take away children” and how this type of law enforcement policies separate families and deteriorates individuals?
For this narrative analysis I plan to use my personal experience of being separated at an early stage of my life and what type of effect this has on the individual. I will make connections and references from a documentary by Caitlin Dickerson, “Baby Constantin,” New York Times, a podcast by This American Life Podcast “The Out Crowd” and I will also use some of the scientific research mentioned in World Economic Forum, “Shutdown of Border Leaves Migrants in Limbo” I am not sure as to which yet, but I wan to include those in this narrative. Furthermore, I will also refer to the article by Caitlin Dickerson, “Parents of 545 Children Separated at the Border Cannot Be Found,” New York Times where it mentions a number of children who are still separated from their families due to the “zero tolerance” policy.
Darwin, I admire your willingness to explore your own history of family separation in your project.
You’ll want to make sure to tell your reader that this article is based on the findings of a draft report that was not publically released but that the New York Times reviewed to clarify that your analysis is really about the content of the draft report. I think your approach will work well. Please let me know how I can support your process. See also this NBC news story that says “The New York Times first reported the details of the draft report. NBC News has reviewed the draft report, which has not been publicly released, and confirmed details in the Times story.”: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/justice-department-officials-drove-family-separation-policy-watchdog-report-says-n1242375