Trump Administration, Border Patrol Agents Accused of Migrant Child Abuse

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Over the past few months, news about events at the border has dominated headlines. The treatment of migrants, especially migrant children, is another concern which many Americans regularly articulate. In recent weeks, reports of Border Patrol agents mistreating migrant children have spread across the press.

During an interview with MSNBC on Monday, House Judiciary Committee chairman Jerry Nadler accused the Trump administration of child abuse. Nadler furthermore stated that the agents at the border are purposefully inflicting harm upon migrant children.

Reviewing Accusations against the Trump Administration

The statements from Nadler assert that migrant children are facing unfair treatment at the Southern border and furthermore forced to reside in unclean environments. The House Judiciary Committee chairman moreover championed the prosecution of agents who are involved in the oversight of young migrants.

In Nadler’s own words:

“What we saw today was disgusting. When we were at the border a couple of months ago, although they didn’t let us talk to the kids, we saw very disgusting conditions then. This is inhumane and criminal.”