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UPDATE: @CBP’s actions at the border today were alarming. The agency is going against everything that this country stands for, including not allowing refugees to present for asylum. #RefugeesWelcome 
We went to Tijuana with @RepJimmyGomez, @RepBarragan, @AlOtroLado_org and @IMUMIDF to personally escort a handful of the most vulnerable refugees to a port of entry, including the mother and children pictured in the iconic tear gassing photo. #RefugeesWelcome
Among the group were unaccompanied children, Maria and her 5 children from the iconic photo, and 7 children who are at risk of aging out of protections because the Trump administration is forcing them to stay in Tijuana past their 18th birthdays. #RefugeesWelcome
When we got to the border, @CBP officials did not let us pass. There was zero transparency and their reasons kept changing. Deserving refugees didn’t even have a chance at safety. #RefugeesWelcome
.@RepBarragan gave an update on the situation this afternoon. #RefugeesWelcome
.@RepJimmyGomez also gave an update from the ground -- we were left with more questions than answers. #RefugeesWelcome
The Trump administration created this crisis by deliberately stalling border processing and forcing refugees into a months-long wait to request asylum, placing their safety and lives at risk. #RefugeesWelcome
🚨We need to speak up! 🚨The administration MUST follow international and US law by allowing refugees to present for asylum. This is unacceptable and we demand answers from @CBP. #RefugeesWelcome
“Good news: late last night, Maria’s family and unaccompanied minors were allowed to present themselves and pass through at the port of entry. We’re hopeful that more refugees will be allowed to do the same. Seeking asylum is their right. #RefugeesWelcome”
Update: @CBP built a cage around us and has kept us in it the entire night. We’ve been here with @RepBarragan, @RepJimmyGomez, and 6 asylum seekers for 15 hours. #RefugeesWelcome
Thank you @RepJimmyGomez @RepBarragan @AlOtroLado_org and @IMUMIDF for successfully helping vulnerable refugees present for asylum. We demand transparency and accountability from @CBP. Seeking asylum is legal. #RefugeesWelcome
