Texas Representative Veronica Escobar (D) recently expressed her disapproval of the “horrific” separation of children from their fathers at the border.
In a statement, Rep. Escobar shared her thoughts on the issue.
“This news is horrific. @GregAbbott_TX is separating children from their fathers at the border. This is the same cruelty and trauma inflicted by Donald Trump when he, too, separated families.”
This news is horrific. @GregAbbott_TX is separating children from their fathers at the border.
This is the same cruelty and trauma inflicted by Donald Trump when he, too, separated families.https://t.co/sQSznDtGjr
— Rep. Veronica Escobar (@RepEscobar) August 2, 2023
According to the state Department of Public Safety, Texas state police officers have been separating Mexican migrants from their fathers at the border. Some were told they’d reunite with their children but were taken to prison. However, some of the fathers were explicitly told they’d never see their families again.
“The full force of the federal government needs to come down on Greg Abbott and prevent his continued cruelty. And when Republicans make excuses for, defend, or champion Abbott, they are linking themselves to inhumane family separation,” continued Rep. Escobar.
The full force of the federal government needs to come down on Greg Abbott and prevent his continued cruelty.
And when Republicans make excuses for, defend, or champion Abbott, they are linking themselves to inhumane family separation.
— Rep. Veronica Escobar (@RepEscobar) August 2, 2023
Previously, Texas officers put in charge of the operation stated that they thought that families should stay together. Yet, the policy does not seem to be enacted to the degree that seems beneficial.
Amrutha Jindal, chief defender for Operation Lone Star Indigent Defense, stated that 40 or more families may have been separated, judging by the various cases.
The Texas congresswoman called for Republican lawmakers to stand against the cruel actions at the border.
“Every single Texas Republican should condemn this immediately.”
Every single Texas Republican should condemn this immediately.
— Rep. Veronica Escobar (@RepEscobar) August 2, 2023
As of now, Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) has not officially responded to the recent news and has referred outlets to Department of Public Safety officials.
In other news, Texas Representative Joaquin Castro (D) led a group of over 80 House members calling on President Joe Biden (D) to intervene in “Operation Lone Star”. Recently, the DOJ stated its plans to sue Gov. Abbott.
