Bipartisanship Needed to stop Family Seperations

-Source-The Washington Times- Sen. Ted Cruz announced a new bill Monday to stop family separations at the border calling for a massive infusion of money and manpower to solve the problem without going back to the days of catch-and-release. The Texan is the latest Republican to say he is appalled by the images from the border showing befuddled children being taken from their parents who are being carried off to jail for having jumped the border illegally. Mr. Cruz though said he rejected Democrats answer of releasing the illegal immigrant families saying that would create a loophole more migrants would try to exploit by arriving as families. Instead he called for fast hearings quick asylum for those who qualify and speedy deportations for those who dont qualify. And he said families should to be kept in detention together until that happens. While these cases are pending families should stay together. Children belong with their mothers and fathers" he said. Once their cases have been adjudicated under my legislation in no longer than 14 days those who meet the legal standard should be granted asylum and those who dont should be immediately returned to their home country." Read more