Just introduced the Keep Families Together and Enforce the Law Act with Senators Tillis, Rubio, Johnson, Cotton, Cruz, Heller and Cornyn.
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My goal is to make sure families are not separated, but also prevent the rampant abuse of ‘catch and release’ where people are being released who never show up for their court date
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This bill prevents breaking up real families, but requires adults to show up for court.
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The legislation gives the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) the clear legal authority to keep children under the age of 18 with their families in residential centers, and requires them to keep families together during their legal proceedings.
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92% show up for their hearings after being released. Dont use alternative facts like Trump.https://www.humanrightsfirst.org/blog/correcting-record-recently-arrived-immigrants-show-their-hearings …
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As a constituent, I expect an announcement from you today presenting a measurable & verifiable method for returning the 2,300 children to their families, starting with those in
#TenderAge shelters. I want to believe you to be compassionate enough to do this.#ReuniteTheChildrenThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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The majority of the immigrants DO show up so where is this "rampant abuse" you speak of?
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Yeah, sure, Lindsey. Let’s face it. The gambit didn’t work. There is still humanity in America even if you are not part of it.
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Yesterday you were all high on the policy and Sec Nielsen. Different story today, just like the Trump admin -- changes direction depending on which way the wind is blowing
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Have you even looked at the ICE data? In recent interviews they have said they have a 99% return rate for families seeking asylum. Why wouldn’t they come back if they present themselves at ports of entry? These are intelligent human beings not an “infestation-Donald Trump”
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Your actions are too late for over 2000 children. Shame on you!
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