In US immigration detention centres, children separated from their parents are living in filthy conditions and being subjected to extreme neglect. Not only that, children as young as 7 or 8 years old are taking care of young toddlers. We look at this harrowing story.

Produced by: Tee Shiao Eek

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek, Sharmilla Ganesan, Kelly Anissa

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