Children and babies are everywhere. Their mothers are visibly distressed and confused. Some children are subdued; others are so traumatized they’re not eating. There are very few recreational or educational activities. Last week I visited the center, previously a training facility for Border Patrol officers. What I saw revealed a deeply flawed approach, one that unjustly – and unnecessarily – prevents women and children from getting the protection they need and the fair process American ideals demand. The U.S. government has already deported some mothers and children without giving them a meaningful chance to consult lawyers. On the morning of my visit, a plane returned families to Guatemala, and two planes had previously shipped women and their children back to Honduras.
Posted on: Thu, 07 Aug 2014 17:52:19 +0000
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