American Academy of Pediatrics Statement on Supreme Court Split Decision on Policies Protecting Immigrant Children

“Today’s 4-4 decision in U.S. vs Texas blocks implementation of President Obama’s attempt to keep immigrant parents and their children together without the fear of deportation. It is a profoundly disappointing setback for immigrant children, youth and families across the country who came here in search of opportunity but now will continue to see their families torn apart.

“The Supreme Court’s affirmation of the lower court’s decision, which rejects…