How pediatricians are quietly preparing immigrant families for the unthinkable: leaving their children behind

On a June day in Nashville, undocumented immigrant Briana faced the harsh reality of potential separation from her child after her husband was detained by ICE during a raid. Pediatricians, including Dr. Linda Powell, are now guiding parents like Briana on creating guardianship plans to ensure their children are cared for in case of sudden deportation, highlighting a growing responsibility amid mass deportations.

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