#Appropriations Democrats are using the end of the State & Foreign operations markup to speak out against Trump’s abhorrent family separation policy. #FamiliesBelongTogether
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The President’s statements have effectively obscured and distracted from the emergency at hand. Make no mistake: this is Trump’s policy; is not a law that must be enforced. It is a choice being made everyday by this Administration.
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Republicans support the President’s requested funding levels, which prioritize Trump’s cruel immigration policies with a dramatic increase for the Department of Homeland Security. #FamiliesBelongTogether
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Just this week, Secretary Nielsen demonstrated just how out of touch
#DHS is as it relates to this immoral policy. We are not in the business of building expensive, ineffective walls. We are not in the business of turning away asylum seekers.#FamiliesBelongTogetherShow this thread -
Congress must stand up to the President as he pulls families apart, using children as bargaining chips. The Appropriations Committee must be willing to use the power of the purse—and withhold the funding needed to implement these draconian policies.
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