In an interview with CBS on Sunday, Sen Collins said the Trump administration is using its zero-tolerance policy to send a message. “If you cross the border with your children, your children are going to be ripped away from you.” She emphasize
Another female member of the Congress, Sen. Lisa Murkowski from Alaska made the same comment. Separating children from their parents at the border is not consistent American values. It is “cruel” and “tragic.” She demanded the Trump administration to reunite the thousands of undocumented children with their parents and families as soon as possible.
“In my view, we should not have a policy designed to separate families particularly mothers with young children…To blame previous administrations for a wrong committed today is not acceptable,” Sen. Murkowski in a statement.
She added, “The Attorney General and Secretary of Homeland Security should make the call today. If the administration does not fix this and fast, we in Congress must.”
Lawmakers wants a compassionate solution
On the other hand, Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas announced that he will introduce an “emergency legislation” to end the separation of undocumented families.
