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Myth vs. Fact: DHS Zero-Tolerance Policy
Department of Homeland Security ^ | june 18, 2018

Posted on 06/18/2018 6:10:28 PM PDT by McGruff

In recent days, we have seen reporters, Members of Congress, and other groups mislead the public on the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) zero-tolerance policy.

Federal law enforcement officers have sworn duties to enforce the laws that Congress passes. Repeating intentionally untrue and unsubstantiated statements about DHS agents, officers, and procedures is irresponsible and deeply disrespectful to the men and women who risk their lives every day to secure our border and enforce our laws. Myth

DHS has a policy to separate families at the border. Fact

DHS does not have a blanket policy of separating families at the border. However, DHS does have a responsibility to protect all minors in our custody. This means DHS will separate adults and minors under certain circumstances. These circumstances include: 1) when DHS is unable to determine the familial relationship, 2) when DHS determines that a child may be at risk with the parent or legal guardian, or 3) when the parent or legal guardian is referred for criminal prosecution.

(Excerpt) Read more at dhs.gov ...


TOPICS: Breaking News; Constitution/Conservatism; Front Page News; Government; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: aliens; bordersecurity; buildthefence; children; daca; dhs; dreamact; dreamers; nevertrump; nevertrumper; nevertrumpers; nevertrumpertrolls; trumpdhs
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To: McGruff

What a novel idea, if you commit a crime you will suffer the consequences.


21 posted on 06/18/2018 8:34:08 PM PDT by matt04
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To: McGruff
.... It is imperative that this Administration get out in front of this .... And I mean the WHOLE administration not just the President tweeting up a storm.

.... The Administration absolutely needs at this point to not play a childish blame game but to form a coordinated team effort to use the talking point that states ... "The Trump Administration is merely following policies set down by previous administrations." Then when pressed further begin stating the facts such as laid down in this article.

.... There is a lot of disinformation out there being spun by both sides of the argument .... So what matters now is how this whole thing is handled and getting the true facts out there to the general public in a manner that doesn't sound like a truck load of childish whining.

22 posted on 06/18/2018 8:34:54 PM PDT by R_Kangel ( "A Nation of Sheep ..... Will Beget ..... a Nation Ruled by Wolves.")
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To: McGruff

I find it interesting that everybody’s acting like it is an absolute evil to “separate families“, when we actually do it all the time.

Feel free to use the example of a convicted murder or car thief or a person who is charged but can’t make bail prior to trial. Or use the example of a soldier who must deploy to Afghanistan or be Court-martialed. Kids taken away from a family while CPS investigates abuse is another good example.

Now the question is about where you draw the line, and it’s not quite so black-and-white.


23 posted on 06/18/2018 8:40:04 PM PDT by TankerKC (Be first with the truth.)
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To: McGruff

BTTT


24 posted on 06/18/2018 8:59:37 PM PDT by thesearethetimes... (Had I brought Christ with me, the outcome would have been different. Dr.Eric Cunningham)
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To: McGruff

Bookmarked, thank you for posting.


25 posted on 06/18/2018 9:15:46 PM PDT by jughandle (Big words anger me, keep talking.)
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To: McGruff

DHS and DOJ need to improve laws for the protection of children brought or sent over the US border from Mexico.

Any adult accompanying a child illegally across the US border(s) and who cannot document their relation, should be charged with felony Child Endangerment and or Abuse (if proven). This felony charge would keep them in jail because it would require a $25,000 cash bond to get out.

The child’s safety is paramount.

If the adult is a “human trafficker”, kick up the felony charge and take the child away for its own safety.

If a child is sent across the US border illegally by their real parents, charge the parents with child abuse (in absentia) and take the child into protective custody. Then the parents can either come to the US to stand trial for child abuse, or have their government to bring their child/children back to them at their own expense.

“Child Abuse”, “Child Neglect”, and “Human Trafficking” should be made, if they aren’t already, major felonies. That would give ICE, DHS and the Border Patrol the needed authority to treat adults involved as “felons”.

Screw the Left. Protect the children!


26 posted on 06/18/2018 9:50:25 PM PDT by MadMax, the Grinning Reaper
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To: McGruff

bookmark


27 posted on 06/19/2018 1:11:56 AM PDT by aquila48
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To: McGruff

MSM: Irresponsible? Disrespectful? You rang?


28 posted on 06/19/2018 1:22:39 AM PDT by Eleutheria5 (“If you are not prepared to use force to defend civilization, then be prepared to accept barbarism.)
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To: McGruff

The left won’t be happy till there is an MS-13 gang in every neighborhood.


29 posted on 06/19/2018 2:08:18 AM PDT by Drango (A liberal's compassion is limited only by the size of someone else's wallet.)
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To: Drango

— This is a Distraction — MSM trying to change the Narrative.

Simple as that.


30 posted on 06/19/2018 2:18:44 AM PDT by LiveFreeOrDie2001 ( Thank GOD Hillary didn't get elected!)
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To: McGruff

Funny how a “liberal” social services will not blink if a child gets yanked from a home because the parents are teaching from the Bible, or some other “super damaging” concepts, but howl when a child is separated from someone who wants to take him/her on the lam with them....


31 posted on 06/19/2018 3:46:54 AM PDT by trebb (Too many "Conservatives" who think their opinions outweigh reality these days...)
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To: McGruff

“...or 3) when the parent or legal guardian* is referred for criminal prosecution.”

Which is EVERYONE that steps one TOE, illegally, across our border.

*Really? These kids are coming here from third world shiite-holes with documented legal guardianship paperwork? I find that incredible.


32 posted on 06/19/2018 4:04:32 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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To: JoeRed
Make it felony for each child the adult brings in illegally. Three felonies = life in prison......in Nome Alaska. No fences....just artic tents. All the caribou you can eat.
33 posted on 06/19/2018 5:04:18 AM PDT by DCBryan1 (Quit calling them liberals, progressives, or Democrats. Call them what they are: COMMUNISTS!)
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To: McGruff

Facts don’t matter to the media. They are like rabid dogs chewing on their prey oblivious to their surroundings. They are jacking up hysteria like never seen before. Imagine dozens if not hundreds of media and elected officials all spending weeks at the South Side of Chicago where all the violence and murders are....I didn’t think so. The media are 99% left wing activists openly supporting the Democrat causes.


34 posted on 06/19/2018 5:54:03 AM PDT by 1Old Pro
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To: Wuli
Trump should make a prime time speech that expands on but includes exactly what this DHS document says.

Agreed he must ratchet it up to address the over the type hysterics the media is fomenting. He should do it tonight after meeting with Congress to get them a bill saying the country will be watching their votes.

35 posted on 06/19/2018 5:56:00 AM PDT by 1Old Pro
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To: LiveFreeOrDie2001
— This is a Distraction — MSM trying to change the Narrative.

More than that, they are trying to hype up anti-Trump sentiment using lies.

36 posted on 06/19/2018 5:57:02 AM PDT by 1Old Pro
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To: AdmSmith; AnonymousConservative; Berosus; Bockscar; cardinal4; ColdOne; Convert from ECUSA; ...
Build the Wall.

37 posted on 06/19/2018 6:08:07 AM PDT by SunkenCiv (www.tapatalk.com/groups/godsgravesglyphs/, forum.darwincentral.org, www.gopbriefingroom.com)
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To: GrandJediMasterYoda

exactly. Bus them back as soon as they get tot he border. They made a 7 day journey, and let then try it again. After couple of times they will not come here.


38 posted on 06/19/2018 6:25:54 AM PDT by manc ( If they want so called marriage equality then they should support polygamy too.)
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To: McGruff

btt


39 posted on 06/19/2018 6:31:24 AM PDT by KSCITYBOY (The media is corrupt)
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To: SunkenCiv
PLACE ILLEGALS IN WHITE LIBERAL ELITE NEIGHBORHOODS
40 posted on 06/19/2018 6:31:50 AM PDT by GOPJ ( Difference between Hillary and Putin? Putin can win an election rigged in his favor.)
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