Steve Hicks School of Social Work Dean Luis Zayas has made a name for himself as an expert on child separation at the border and trauma in undocumented families. He's authored a book on the subject, regularly delivers remarks and speaks frankly on the issues.

"These children are always living in a state of vigilance. They're always concerned about the possibility that one day their parent might be detained and deported."

Read more of Zayas' comments on this topical national issue.