I want to walk you through what this bill does. /1
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This says children can be kept in Border Patrol cages for 30 days. That is literally what this means. /5
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This is not about the best interests of the child.
It is using kids as bait. /6
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This language overrides those protections completely. /7
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The cruelty of separation was driven home with the public because we saw it.
We heard it. propublica.org/article/childr…
Once kids are behind bars expect far less visibility. /9
Expect a gleeful investor call by private prison company executives. /10
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On substance, this bill is mean-spirited and ugly. Members should hear from you today.
Call (202) 224-3121 /end