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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Detaining families in these conditions goes against our values. We need to immediately improve conditions for children and families, and then address our long-term immigration policy. We must do better.pic.twitter.com/URJ4gU352X
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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.
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We need child welfare professionals in these facilities, and we need more pediatricians and medical professionals. The situation is dire.
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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.
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Our system is failing, period. What a mess. Thank you for your reporting. Please, let’s get rid of the camps.
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And you’re failing American families who can’t afford what all these foreigners get for free! You’ll hear from us at the voting polls!https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/refugee-costs-88-billion-80-000-per-immigrant-free-welfare-medicaid …
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