Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has signed an executive order to create a rapid response team to support kids who may be separated in an immigration-related action

Gov. Bob Ferguson said President Donald Trump's immigration policies will "destabilize families" and harm children.

Gov. Bob Ferguson will convene a family separation rapid response team to recommend, protect and aid families of undocumented residents  as the federal government continues to ramp up efforts to fulfill President Donald Trump's calls for the mass deportation .

The team intends to help kids whose parents are deported, especially in situations such as if a parent is taken into custody while their child is in school.

In response to the mass deportation unfolding across the U.S., Governor Bob Ferguson signed an executive order to create a rapid response team to support children should they be separated from their parents.

Surrounded by immigrant advocates chanting, “Keep families together!” Gov. Bob Ferguson signed an executive order Monday creating a rapid response team to help Washington families targeted by the Trump administration for deportation.