I can’t stop thinking about what I saw last week at the border. No amount of time is appropriate for children to be detained like this. Children in cages, on concrete floors, and without proper care.pic.twitter.com/7xTtd3LLzY
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I heard from families who have no idea when they’ll be released. They’re scared. Some have open cases in immigration court, and some don’t. Our system is failing these families.
We need child welfare professionals in these facilities, and we need more pediatricians and medical professionals. The situation is dire.
Last month, I placed holds on two DHS nominees until conditions in facilities like McAllen drastically improve to meet the standards DHS is obligated to uphold.
It’s not just against our values, it’s against the law...
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