Trump Orders National Guard to Border — 'Zero Tolerance' Policy Separates Families (2018-04-06)

Trump's 'zero tolerance' immigration policy goes into effect, directing federal prosecutors to criminally prosecute all adults entering the US illegally — including those seeking asylum. The policy results in the separation of thousands of children from their parents at the border. Photographs and audio recordings of crying children spark international outrage. Trump falsely claims the policy is required by law and cannot be reversed by executive order. He eventually signs an order to end family separations but no comprehensive reunification plan is implemented.