A cruel and unusual border policy
Separating migrant families is un-American and bound to fail
“FAMILY values do not stop at the Rio Grande,” said George W. Bush. But that may depend on which bank of the river you have in mind. Even by the standards of President Donald Trump’s administration, the way America has begun separating migrant children from their parents is horrific. The policy, part of an effort by the attorney-general Jeff Sessions to curb a seasonal rise in illegal immigration, is repugnant and self-defeating. It is a disgrace to America and should be stopped.
This article appeared in the Leaders section of the print edition under the headline “A cruel and unusual border policy”
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