Washington DC – Today, Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA) will lead fellow Members of Congress in a Special Order on the House Floor to condemn the Trump Administration’s inhumane and immoral policy of separating immigrant children from their families.
Rep. Correa said, “Children are running for their lives, and we’re locking them in cages. There is no excuse for that. We cannot allow this to continue.”
The Congressman’s announcement video can be found here.
The Congressman’s hyperbole is no help to the situation. Here is the truth from DHS.
Myth vs. Fact: DHS Zero-Tolerance Policy
Release Date: June 18, 2018
In recent days, we have seen reporters, Members of Congress, and other groups mislead the public on the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) zero-tolerance policy.
Federal law enforcement officers have sworn duties to enforce the laws that Congress passes. Repeating intentionally untrue and unsubstantiated statements about DHS agents, officers, and procedures is irresponsible and deeply disrespectful to the men and women who risk their lives every day to secure our border and enforce our laws.
Myth
DHS has a policy to separate families at the border.
Fact
DHS does not have a blanket policy of separating families at the border. However, DHS does have a responsibility to protect all minors in our custody. This means DHS will separate adults and minors under certain circumstances. These circumstances include: 1) when DHS is unable to determine the familial relationship, 2) when DHS determines that a child may be at risk with the parent or legal guardian, or 3) when the parent or legal guardian is referred for criminal prosecution.
https://www.dhs.gov/news/2018/06/18/myth-vs-fact-dhs-zero-tolerance-policy
Kids in cages. ‘Nuff said!
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