The Department of Health and Human Services walked back comments tonight that a spokesperson made earlier about the reunification of undocumented families who have been separated at the southern border.
Earlier today, HHS spokesman Kenneth Wolfe told CNN that President Trump's executive order had not changed anything in terms of family reunification of undocumented families.
“For the minors currently in the unaccompanied alien children program, the sponsorship process will proceed as usual,” Wolfe said.
Now, HHS says the spokesperson misspoke.
"It is still very early and we are awaiting further guidance on the matter," spokesperson Brian Marriott said in a statement.
"Reunification is always the ultimate goal of those entrusted with the care of UACs (unaccompanied alien children), and the administration is working towards that for those UACs currently in HHS custody," he added.