U.S. Government Reaches Settlement in Class Action Family Separation Case Seeking Injunctive Relief

Reporting cited here

1. enjoined

   On June 26, 2018, the district court certified a class of separated parents, preliminarily prohibited future separations except in specified circumstances, and required reunification of families already separated.

   Press release, litigation background paragraphs 1-2

   Family separation enjoined, then constrained by settlement · Settlement services were active at last review.

2. settled

   The later Ms. L. settlement established limits on future separations and provided reunification work, immigration relief, and support services; the Justice Department's immigration-review office was still operating legal services for settlement class members in June 2026.

   Press release, settlement terms paragraphs 1-3

   Family separation enjoined, then constrained by settlement · Settlement services were active at last review.

3. documented

   The Ms. L. court enjoined family separation in June 2018; the later proposed settlement provided for continuing restrictions and reunification obligations.

   Background describing the June 2018 injunction and settlement limits

   Family separation enjoined, then constrained by settlement · Settlement services were active at last review.