Families protest U.S.-Mexico border separations on Mother's Day

Families protested border separations on Mother's Day after the cancellation of the annual "Hugs Not Walls" event, a consequence of increased border militarization. The Trump administration revoked permits for the event, which aimed to allow families separated by the U.S.-Mexico border to embrace. The cancellation, announced on May 7, left families heartbroken, especially during a difficult time marked by recent loss. The protest, held in lieu of the event, highlighted the pain of separation and the families' desire for reunification. The militarization, including the establishment of a National Defense Area, further restricts family gatherings.