In a rare policy reversal, U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order designed to keep undocumented migrant families together at the Mexican border.... but the fate of more than 2-thousand children already separated from their parents is unclear.<br />Ro Aram has this story. <br /> President Trump had previously argued he had no authority to stop separations of illegal immigrant families at the border and that it was up to Congress.<br />Just the day before he signed Wednesday's executive order, Trump said current law only allowed two policies - to open borders completely or criminally prosecute illegal entry.<br />But it turns out he was able to exercise his authority, and now migrant families are able to stay together. <br />Despite the executive order, Trump maintained his tough stance on immigration. <br /><br /><br /> "So we're keeping families together and this will solve that problem. At the same time we are keeping a very powerful border and it continues to be a zero tolerance. We have zero tolerance for people that enter our country illegally."<br /><br /> Images of children being held in cages at border facilities and audio clips of them crying for their parents have sparked fury both domestically and globally.<br />Though the executive order solves the separation issue, families will still be detained together when caught entering America illegally. <br />Although they will be pushed to the front of the line for immigration proceedings, it is still unclear how long they will be detained.<br /> The prolonged detention of children could spark a potential legal battle as a previous court settlement states minors caught at the border can only be held for 20 days.<br />Ro Aram, Arirang News. <br />
