Stop the cruelty of separating children from their parents

Yes, the immigrants are wrong for seeking amnesty by just walking across the border (as opposed to hiring a lawyer and making application through the immigration courts or entering the country through a port of entry) and, yes, we need immigration reform. But what does that have to do with purposefully being cruel?

The administration has decided to criminally prosecute every adult who crosses the border for illegally entering the country. This means they are transferred to a federal jail. Children can’t be taken to an adult jail, so they have to be housed separately. It’s not as if the children can be passed to a nearby waiting aunt or uncle. These people are far away from their homes.

Does U.S. law permit what the Trump administration is doing? Yes. Is the Trump administration obligated to put this policy in place? Of course not.

If you think the administration is wrong, then take action. Contact your congressional representative and senators. Challenge them (especially if they’re Republicans) to confront the administration and be clear that you want a response.

Spend about 15 minutes doing something important and lend a hand in stopping the administration’s madness.

Jack D’Aurora writes for Considerthisbyjd.com

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