Women and children crossing together illegally into the United States could be separated by U.S. authorities under a proposal being considered by the Department of Homeland Security, according to three government officials.
Part of the reason for the proposal is to deter mothers from migrating to the United States with their children, said the officials, who have been briefed on the proposal.
The policy shift would allow the government to keep parents in custody while they contest deportation or wait for asylum hearings. Children would be put into protective custody with the Department of Health and Human Services, in the "least restrictive setting" until they can be taken into the care of a U.S. relative or state-sponsored guardian.
President Donald Trump has called for ending "catch and release," in which migrants who cross illegally are freed to live in the United States while awaiting legal proceedings.
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Too far
ReplyDeleteShould be a very effective approach.
ReplyDeleteNice, we the taxpayers pay for babysitting illegal children.
ReplyDeletehere comes the march of the loonies. Here comes Magical Molly and Jackie Welfonder. Head loonies.
ReplyDeleteMake America Great Again! Have uniformed Jack-booted thugs rip children from their mother's arms! Get on the Trump Train that will take you to the detention center.
ReplyDeleteOh WELL... tHEN Don't come here Illegally !!!
ReplyDeleteGreat news!!
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