Mother separated from children at the border says she "never imagined" it would happen

At a detention center in McAllen, Texas, families are sharing their experiences about being separated after illegally crossing the border into the U.S. That includes one mother who says she was just trying to protect her children. "CBS This Morning" co-anchor Gayle King has more.
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[@mayangirl3757]

SHAME on the president of Nicaragua, Guatemala, Salvador...etc..but specially MEXICO for not taking care of their people, for forcing them out of their own country to look for a better life, we must have immigration laws in the USA...Taxes keep going up to support these families....while immigrants come here, and have to go in public assistance, they send money back home (tax-free) to help their families, and while this is a human thing to do , it impacts tax payers in the USA........while their government keeps stealing and not protect them at all...I wonder if People would like their country to become part of the USA....( dont think they do )..But they love coming here because of all the assistance they will get...all for free.....I feel very bag for the kids ...Shame, shame on their government for not protecting their citizens ...This is very Sad.

[@moichelle7314]

mayan girl Yep, those are the real problems.

[@jacobofelix5664]

Yes i totally agree

[@IAM-bs3le]

mayan girl they were payed to sell their children to democrats for sex and food

[@bunniekb5212]

mayan girl true

[@rositathompson3729]

Woman should think first before they get pregnant. Poor tax payer, like us. Thanks mr. President. God bless you. .

[@jerrybalentine3058]

It's sad. When American citizens break laws and go to jail you never see the coverage of their children crying because of separation. I wonder why? Isn't it terrible that the government separates those families. Maybe we should build our jails and prison system to house families as well. When people choose to break the law unfortunately it is always the children that suffer. Let's blame the criminal, not the victim.

[@jakejones5736]

Amen.

[@malo3287]

Thank you

[@sylviafarese8837]

Jerry Balentine Exactly!

[@NewYorkCityBoxing]

You're exactly right Jerry!

[@demianuploadsdaily2147]

Right brother thanks I that you

[@georgiajawaid1091]

Think of our own children here in America who are also starving, poor, & in need. In the Appalachia, there are poor people too. America cannot take care of all the poor people in the world. Their own governments need to take care of their own people.

[@emmanuelluis2214]

Georgia Jawaid but when they America starts to run outta oil they cross illegally to other countries

[@blaize6222]

Anaheim 1503 thats funny you compare real people to oil how would you like it if you were poor in america and that little money you made was being used towards immigrants to get into the country you are some the of pea minded sheep that believe in the social media.

[@Tenebris-gc2xz]

Umm. Are you aware that it was America's fault 9/11 happened? It is America's fault that those kids are homeless.

[@darlingthimblemoon4658]

Georgia Jawaid, yeah...um, they don't wanna work. Most of them are drug addicts. Not saying all are but most - yes.

[@elizbeth312]

Georgia Jawaid You do know that their own government attacks it’s own people right??? Recently, the immigrants that have been detained are from Honduras and/or Guatemala, not all of them are Mexican (Which even then). In Honduras, the government was tear gassing its own people, the Mexican government is corrupt and has influence from gangs, and even Guatemala faces corruption. But that’s an easy fix righttt??? The United States is to blame for its involvement back in the 1800’s and so on for the way Central America is today, so morally it is our responsibility to help our neighbors.

[@timn4629]

She never imagined she would be caught and prosecuted. She's a criminal. She made the choice to break the law and she is responsible for creating this situation.

[@Zeldafan1ify]

Tim N exactly. And to bring her child(ren) into this mess, almost feels like she wanted to use them to get some sort of magic "sympathy" slip so she could stay. Nah, world don't work that way. What a card

[@ZacharySerrer]

Tim N actually trump is since he created the policy

[@captlanc]

Seeking asylum is not illegal.

[@owllover2319]

I live on the border and I know that asylum seekers are being turned away on the bridges even though all asylum seekers who say that they are afraid for their lives should be let across and given a chance to plead for asylum. If we are not letting them come across legally, why should we blame them for coming across illegally?

[@adrienneo1839]

Zachary Serrer this policy was made by Clinton is 1997 lmao

[@miklo6907]

We should help them right back to their country of origin

[@ninakachina7137]

Amen. Send them HOME

[@alx_swae5743]

YOU RElly think thats gonna work yeah it totally wont start chaos

[@alx_swae5743]

HELP?!?!OUR ORGIN COUNTRY IS WHY WE CAME HERE

[@elainedlcv6312]

Justin Meeks, asylum seekers are treated humanely. No problem there. The US citizens are against illegal entries, not asylum seekers. Please report correctly.

[@elainedlcv6312]

Justin Meeks, what are the protesters going to do with President Obrador now encouraging all Mexicans to leave to US? Will protesters be taking them in?

[@ZilchFan66]

The US taxpayer will be paying for these refugees. It's is an astronomical cost to care for one refugee. They get food, shelter, medical care, job training and education on all the backs of taxpayers. They are put into refugee resettlement programs and deposited all over the United States. Many counties cannot afford these refugees but cannot refuse them. Taxpayers are already burden with paying Medicaid and other welfare entitlement programs. No one has a clue how much this costs the American taxpayers. Seldom do these refugees assimilate enough not to be taken care of by taxpayers. The Democrats are creating a mess and they don't care.

[@elizabethb4332]

These parents are mainly from Central and South America. They passed through Mexico to get to the United States. If they wanted refugee protection, they should have been able to receive it from Mexico. The Mexicans don't want them. Canada has already warned refugees not to try to enter their country at the borders. It seems the U.S. is the only country that can't end refugee or temporary status refugees. We are shamed and told we are racist and bigots if we turn them away.

[@jakejones5736]

LOL. Perhaps the U.S. should just pass the buck by assisting them to enter Canada. Good point!

[@032682BF]

Yeah the U.S. is the only country being shamed for not taking these people. I'm reading something now about Honduras and El Salvador condeming Trump when they can't even keep their citizens safe.

[@ninakachina7137]

If we have to house and financially support the population of Mexico and south America, we need more land I think we should own those countries.

[@trickq5883]

It's amazing how much the party that isn't the majority is capable of, isn't it? Stop regurgitating Fox News. Congress is Republican majority. Trump belongs to the party that's the majority in the White House, House and Senate.

[@richardsellsaz6865]

She committed a felony by illegally entering and should expect that.Shame on her

[@queenstatus3049]

An American would be charged with child endangerment If they brought a kid along while they go to commit a crime.

[@rvids8906]

Whatever helps ya sleep at night

[@javorislittle312]

Double standard much

[@mojo4293]

Karma will be coming to get you! Bad Lady!

[@HarpMuse]

Is that what you believe? That these thousands of people are all criminals? That just makes no sense. These people are trying to get away from people that are committing violent crimes against them and their government isn't helping or is corrupt. You would not be in this country if your ancestors hadn't immigrated, but you are trying to deny a right to others that your ancestors were granted. That's very hypocritical. A very small percentage of these people may be criminals, but a much larger percentage of American born people are criminals. Please look and think for yourself, don't believe everything someone says.

[@clovecipher7288]

Yoqlene thanks a MILLION.. I wish you had a go fund me page for that comment.

[@CP-os1pc]

We have poor citizens and elderly and vets who can’t get what they need yet illegals can

[@kathybrown2322]

What you don’t have laws in your country? Can you imagine how it would be in the United States if we didn’t have laws here I wouldn’t think you would want to come here if we didn’t have laws!

[@Frolsa84]

Applying for asylum isn't illegal. Good thing that it's allowed to apply for asylum in the US even if you enter the country illegally... Entering the country illegally is also only a misdemeanor.

[@newyorkcat]

Manipulative. Asylum = Denied!

[@jobxiuhcoatlyisrael]

newyorkcat YOUR LIVING ON STOLEN PROPERTY ESAU! GO BACK TO THE CAUSUS MOUNTAINS OF GEORGIA, RUSSIA!! CAVE DWELLER OR CAVE BEAST!

[@elizabethalvarez6346]

People have to stop having children to garner sympathy! I am a disgusted Democrat who thinks that we aught to send the whole family back together. No chances for legal entry after the fact!

[@Frolsa84]

What you're saying is contrary to US law. US law allows for people to apply for asylum even if they entered the country illegally as per the 1967 Refugee Protocol the US is signatory of and that it later codified into its own laws.

[@primate4]

Just don’t make it America’s problem!!!!! They should ban together and protest to get their own Homeland in order, not just rely on the USA for hand outs.

[@rootstocknutri9850]

crossing the border illegaly is breaking the law, it's not that hard to understand.

[@tim5638]

So people asking for asylum are illegally breaking the law and should thus be separated from their children? Name me one other country where it is normal to separate children from parents if they're applying for asylum.

[@supermoon1430]

iDenna she knew it was ILLEGAL to hop the border with a child and yes they were separated for a short bit get over it it’s her fault do you get to have your children if your break the law and go to prison or jail with your children in other countries?????? Short answer is no

[@mexicatrucker6309]

Issai Ochoa never call yourself a Latino.

[@JohnnyBGood11]

Why you know issai is not a Latino Jacobo?

[@tim5638]

But she wasn't jailed, she applied for asylum. Since when is applying for asylum a jail-able offense?

[@shevdiam5]

What did they expect? Of course their children will be taken away. They should have entered the U.S the legal way. 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@arianniforever5350]

Children are innocent here!!! And should not be separated from their parents should just be send back!!! Period not detained......

[@jahbless2166]

send them back why they are escaping for a better life man this entire America needs to be in the trash

[@arianniforever5350]

Raster Blat that is your point of you and none the less, that is your opinion. It is what it is and yes they are being separated. how ever you want to look at it. Divorce has nothing to do with separating children from their parents thats another issue. They need to fix it .and fix it now .......

[@tjswindowcleaning297]

10,000 of the 12,000 children separated were separated from smugglers and sex traffickers. Liberals don't care about the facts. The fact that the parents are responsible for the separation. This is all avoidable nonsense.

[@sheaholmer8170]

Where do people from Chicago flee to keep their children safe?

[@mramerica6229]

To new York

[@lonebikeroftheapocalypse9527]

Iowa

[@robertmasina7388]

They likely flee to the suburbs to keep the kids safe.

[@kinndah2519]

Unless you were forced to have a child, Why do parents have children if they can't give them a proper life?!

[@jakejones5736]

Because America will give them a better life for FREE!

[@Garrick1983]

Right i chose not to have kids i definitely shouldn't be responsible for anybody's mistakes.

[@jakejones5736]

"the devil (as in the white man!)" It was "the white man" that invented virtually EVERYTHING (modern day comforts) that you enjoy today! Yeah, if only we didn't have such "devil".

[@edwardmcintire9012]

the devil doesn't exist just like god doesn't exist...and shut up putting the white man down...you should read more truth...assuming you read...black men sold more black men into slavery than the white man could think of...history is awesome...learn it....

[@karleensinelli4696]

I just wonder if those decent lives were happily obtained financially thru white person's support that then we wouldn't be called the devil.

[@miklo6907]

The he said he was treated well there but that woman didn't translate that part just the part where he said he was scared. More fake news

[@avrgwaterbottle]

aron ra dillahunty for God He never said "me tratadon bien," (they treated me well) he said "si, yo tenia mucho miedo" (yes, I was really scared/of course I was really scared). No one would be afraid of someone who treated them well.

[@pcdrumz187]

I feel no sympathy for this woman or any other trying to cross our boarders illegally. This is 100 percent avoidable. Dont wanna be separated from your kids, dont come here illegally. Its that simple.

[@fellipedasilva6062]

dodger Fan Good point...

[@BB_Creative]

dodger Fan no she was seeking asylum, that’s not illegal. That is a legal way to enter into this country. Maybe watch the video and do more research that would nice.

[@doctom7617]

Well, where is the free lunch, house, car, phone, school, hospital etc that they expected? Maybe Nancy Pelosi ( multi millionaire) should give them some of her money. What an interesting thought.

[@tamanako2507]

People migrate in order to study, work and have a normal life.

[@doctom7617]

@@tamanako2507 Try moving to Switzerland,

[@STho205]

How could Mexico not help that child? They would have been on the run inside Mexico for weeks. However here is a real situation. 1) She jumped the border 2a) She went to an adult detention center to be investigated 2b) her child went to a care facility (not a cage) 3) six days later she is freed on bond (the ankle bracelet) and her child is released back to her 4) they are together I've seen migrants with ankle bracelets in North Georgia. That is a LONG way from the border where the entry occurred. Why so far? *However till her case is processed she deserves human compassion and empathy from anyone of us she meets* . However Cops process people that commit crimes. That can seem scary, but I see no abuse of authority here. Similar things would happen if I fled to Canada without papers and my daughter in tow with nobody in the US to vouch for me. We have been just playing at the laws for decades because farmers and construction want cheap labor and no accountability. That has always been a human rights abuse.

[@pookz3067]

S Tho that’s actually just plain false that Canada would do the same thing. In fact, no other western country deals with illegal immigration in the way we do.

[@STho205]

Pookz. Facts: I just said they would do it to me. Yes when I crossed once i had an item to declare that had to be inspected with a special officer, there was a detainment chain link cage in plain view as well as "interview rooms" interrogation suites. Doubt if they would take my child in with me for such friendly interrogation, but instead interrogate her separately in another locked area. That's friendly CANADA. Good for you. There are several border crossing video interviews in the past ten years of people (mostly Arabs) being detained in such a way, in Canada, having kids taken away to separate areas, being threatened or intimidated to unlock their iPhone, etc... Yes handcuffs and in custody and telling them their kids would be sent to foster custody. Border guards on either side of the Rainbow go kinda bad-cop when ANYONE lies to them. Ask Randy Quaid if the border police play nice. My wife and daughter walked over the Rainbow one morning to have lunch in Niagara. I wasn't with them. All papers were in order, yet the border official said nothing to my wife, told her to be quiet, but started to heavily question my 8 year old daughter to see if she squirmed or acted nervous. Friendly CANADA. Apparently it was just because she was not from a Northeastern border state but further down state. So things can get this way for one or two families. How about when 60,000 jump your fence in Calais or a Montana cow field in one summer. Basically a sudden surge on the border. Except in 2017 there's been a sudden surge, almost strategic every year. You're welcomed to be the Mexico Touched for the next fifty years. Convoys go through Mexico in plain sight of the government. We can escort them to the 49th if you prefer. In reality, this surge happened in 2014 but with unaccompanied minors and Obama's Administration tossed the kids in jails and sorted them out over the next few months. That was his turn to have a headache, but we so quickly forget facts.

[@STho205]

Pookz. More facts on other Western Countries magnanimously. The UK pays France to keep the Syrian refugees in concentration camps near Calais and build fences, to keep them from sneaking through the Chunnel. France does as they are paid to do, and the UK will not have them. Part of the Brexit vote was over that. There are many videos by European truckers of Syrians trying to stowaway or hijack their trucks to get to England. Why do they want England in particular. Australia took Syrian refugees and imprisoned them on a deserted island. A Swiss village voted to pay the EU fine instead of allow undocumented migrants into their townships. Greece was going out and damaging the rafts a couple years back to force them to return to Turkey. Romania, Hungary and other countries strung tall fences overnight after they felt they had been overwhelmed. Often we look at the world of others with complete blinders on about ourselves. What has happened is the responsible nations in the 1960s took overpopulation seriously and reduced birthrate drastically. Other nations ignored the warnings and actually increased their birthrate. Now those overpopulated areas are, by osmosis, bleeding migrants into less dense areas. Many of those migrants do not want to bother with things like due process or a visa request.

[@Serenadesong]

America is less dense? Seems overpopulated to me. And just because other nations deal poorly with immigration it is no excuse for us to do so. Casa Padre has a CEO earning nearly a million dollars a year, primarily from grants through the government to run these "detention centers". Tax money is being wasted that could be better spent here. Either deport them, or if you want to process them and let them stay find a much more economical and humane way to do it. The Catholic Charities center is a start.

[@Bigmommafluffy]

Did you not hear what she said? She went to the border asking for asylum. She didn't " jump the border".

[@LittleWimbledon]

Strange that people seem to be blaming everyone else but the parents. These people are not refugees of war with no other option. Whether they are natives or have traveled to Mexico, just the fact that they are in Mexico means they are entering America from a country that's not at war and offers totally safe and livable space. We scream at each other while we offer the utmost sympathy to parents who purposely, selfishly risk separation and their families health to not have to go through the legal immigration process.

[@johnsorzano]

TidaLwaveMedia a refugee can also be seeking refuge for religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion, so not just war... As for coming from a “liveable place” I’d challenge you to try and find a liveable patch to raise your family in country or region you e already been marginalised in weather political or economical. And the legal immigration process required them to have much more cash to get to a port to then state they require refuge, but before they can say it to the right official they’re turned away as the new policy is to refuse these types of refugees... so no choice but to take a chance on crossing illegally as once in the right authorities can hear their plea for refuge. All this talk of immigrants taking up resources etc, what resources? Lol it’s the USA not Canada, or an EU nation that actually provides universal healthcare or public assistance that actually matters, so what resources?! Lol donations? Let them folks in, give them shelter and watch as the country flourishes with their children’s gratitude turned patriotism. Or pretend like you me and anyone else in the USA are natives and are being invaded (that ship landed centuries ago...) ✌️

[@LittleWimbledon]

John Sorzano Mexico is consistently ranked around 30 in the top Countries in the world. It is a large and developed country that is at peace. It has it's bad areas mostly related to cartel/drug issues, but it is not an apocalyptic wasteland. Stop perpetuating that the entire country it is somehow totally unlivable.

[@LittleWimbledon]

John Sorzano So people whose lives are in danger specifically because of the failures of socialism are fleeing through Mexico and because Mexico isn't accepting them they're going to America because it's better, then complaining about it to fuel a party that pushes towards socialism. 👌 What is the proposed solution here?

[@johnsorzano]

TidaLwaveMedia Oh and fuelling a party? Just one party? Lol seriously how old are you? And are you really from the USA? There are several opposition parties who’s value system these actions/policies rub the wrong way. I wonder if This trolling stuff must be a paid gig for you? Nevertheless gotta say I’m truly enjoying the back and forth. On a serious note though, could you please please QUANTIFY your loss as per my previous two requests? Or do you just want to go back and forth as you’ve got nothing else to do? I don’t mind, just like to be well informed.

[@LittleWimbledon]

John Sorzano I'm sure that's a loaded question since as simply a single citizen I have no access to how I individually am effected by illegal immigrants in my area but I can go off of statistics and regular cause and effect. The impact is estimated at $116 billion taxpayer dollars. This is total amount($134 billion) minus what is contributed back by illegals($18 billion). I won't give exacts estimates on my state but I can tell you it's no small matter. Regardless of debating the amount, illegals at least contribute to a sizeable portion of crime. Illegals don't contribute to health care or insurance and our hospitals don't just let them die when they show up hurt at the hospital. The education system and just about all businesses, establisments, and services in general are forced to expand and cater to non English speaking students, customers, employees. It's not really about identifying the exact decrease an individual has sustained on their quality of life, it's about keeping the inflow of immigrants legal and at a rate that doesn't negatively impact the entire country. Collectivism is putting the needs of a few over the needs of many.

[@WushuKnight19]

You know, for kids being "locked in cages." they sure look normal, and smiling.

[@YuliTiliano]

I thought the wall was only for people who were dangerous criminals not children no matter what children shouldn’t be take taking away from there parents

[@YuliTiliano]

Endangerment was when there were in the own county that’s why they made the decision to risk there life’s they have no choice die of hunger of violence i know there laws but I don’t think taking there kids is right and trident them like criminals is the right way

[@eddievanhalen9896]

Since when did children not be able to break the law there are plenty of kids in jail you fools???

[@Amare1919]

So they have no safe places in their own countries? They have to travel through other Spanish speaking countries including Mexico all the way to a US to find a safe place to live? BS.

[@alx_swae5743]

Amare1919 YES FINALLY SOMEONE UNDERSTANDS

[@rosepuker3068]

Amare1919 you know u don’t know their situation and obviously you have no clue about Mexican politics. So please just shut up and inform urself

[@Amare1919]

You are right I don’t know Mexican politics and frankly I don’t care. I care about my own country and my own people. And no I won’t shut up and let my country be overran by illegals gaming the system and taking advantage of American generosity. My tax dollars should care for Americans first.

[@theofficialblacksheepcompa748]

Amare ur heartless. It's sad people like u can't feel for other humans tying to find a better life for their children. This country isn't yours either. Unless your native American Mexican or African (moorish)

[@terrikukla5017]

Actually the United States interfered with thier county. So that why everything fell apart and now they are here cause they aren't safe there..besides..trump's hiring

[@xNemesiSxPR]

and what did she imagine? That she was going to be receive with open arms, flowers and gives lol. You are a criminal

[@ninakachina7137]

She wanted us to bake her a pie too

[@alx_swae5743]

GOD put your selves in our point of view

[@reyian451]

Alexis .b idc

[@jacksoxman9000]

Build the Wall....problem solved

[@Sandrea22]

I dont´t understand, why this families still trying to pass the borders. The should know allready, that is close !!! Many countries in the world have borders with military. The people have to believe that. This crying child is the answer of their own fault.

[@oren615]

Sandrea heartless

[@leonsingleton4674]

Oren615; Democrats only want their votes.

[@harrykuheim6107]

They are being told to come and bring their Kids as Bargaining Chips / Hostages by Obama's Democrat Operatives working in Mexico, Honduras, and all over Central America....that's why. Trump 2020

[@mojo4293]

Like I say, Dumb people support this President! And Racists. Karma is coming!

[@i-tiyahman6519]

BUILD THE WALL

[@livebetter5605]

1:51 "Entering a country and asking for protection, how can that break the law?" If they break into you home asking for money, is that legal? Do you think that's a crime?

[@zanna2679]

The law is the law. no I do not think families should be separated but you also shouldn't cross the border illegally.

[@fellipedasilva6062]

MD Equestrian Thank you one person thinks logic

[@thefirstnoob5577]

Come in the right way. Not one person in that group looked underfeed, beaten or unhealthy.

[@adonizi]

She shouldn't have came illegally to the US then. Shes irresponsible.

[@lynnobre7694]

They flew a country that their scared of and come here to say they are scared again. Why not fix your country? Stand up like other countries

[@lilpump9125]

They should charge her with endangering a minor in addition to the illegal crossing

[@MCCrleone354]

This woman is lying. If she was separated from her family, it is because she was caught trying to illegally enter the US, was sent back to a point of entry and THEN claimed asylum. Border patrol by law gave her the option to stay and process her asylum claims while her children are not with her OR she isn’t allowed into the US and goes back home with her family intact. Actual asylum seekers’ first act upon reaching the US-Mexico border is to seek a port of entry and NOT to cross the Rio Grande or to jump a fence. They do NOT get “separated.”

[@thisisourtime4396]

THEN GO HOME, FORGET THE WELFARE AND FOOD STAMPS.

[@sandralogan4036]

We can not shelter the world. These countries have to take responsibility for their own people. The good nun can find plenty of American children in dire need that are desperate for help. We don't have the resources to take in South America.

[@mikebrigs1218]

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL ICE AGENTS!!!

[@CozmicFirefly]

The lack of compassion, lack of morals, and hatred that is DIVIDING THIS WORLD is disgusting. I feel bad bc I feel helpless, EXCEPT to stand my ground with my own integrity.

[@fayrejones2688]

Cozmic Firefly I agree I don't understand how some people think this is okay - how would they feel if their child was taken away from them and put in a cage?

[@juanitaflores8359]

Doucment her and daughter put in bus take them to the border advise if the come back 10 yrs in prison

[@monsterdump7127]

Don't feel sorry for these people..there are other places they can go but CHOOSE to put their kids through this all in the name of American Citizenship.

[@halid36]

They should not be separated from there kids, even if the kids are U.S. born. Send the parents and the kids back to the parents country. They need to come here legally, there are a lot of poor and homeless U.S. citizens help them first.

[@karleensinelli4696]

Like my husband says, Democrats are real good at spending other people's money.

[@alx_swae5743]

Karleen Sinelli divorce time on fourth of july?

[@andide4491]

Hehe oh Karleen he's sooooo funny. I can just hear your cute little voice telling everyone that line. I'd be embarrassed to call myself a Republican these days. Nuts

[@bunniekb5212]

Prayers to them and their whole families, they come here for a chance at a better life for their kids. Hope they get to stay.

[@fellipedasilva6062]

Brittany Bunny God Bless....

[@gilmorehappy4093]

Quit breaking the law. Maybe this will make people reconsider crossing the border illegally. 😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@Podeon2013]

When a law is unjust it is your duty as a citizen to disobey. Yes, you can actually imagine that you can disobey laws...

[@gilmorehappy4093]

Anaudopseudopodepanaps the problem is they're not citizens citizens definition: a legally recognized subject or national of a state or commonwealth, either native or naturalized.

[@Podeon2013]

That is irrelevant. It's really not a problem.

[@Podeon2013]

Well, then give them fast-track citizenship. I mean it is all about what is "legal" to you, right?

[@Podeon2013]

It's good that you mention "native" as being legally recognized. Well, according to the U.S. Government genetic standards, (25% Indian blood is considered Native American), so guess what?? 80% of Mexicans qualify as Native American. I guess I'll rest my case, ha ha ha ha ha...

[@cyn4959]

She is not wrong for trying to help.. it is in our human nature to cater to others. It does not take much to be kind and lend help. God bless those in need around the 🌎❤️🙌🏻🙏🏻

[@micahreese982]

STAY HOME AND IT WON'T HAPPEN

[@ANonyMouse627]

Micah Reese To some people, the crime and poverty is so bad that they believe the best choice is to cross illegally. What's right is not always what's legal. You can't judge if you've never walked in those shoes

[@micahreese982]

A Nony Mouse been poor my whole life. I also accept that when I break the laws even the ones I don't like there are consequences. We need to take of the people in our own country first. Look around we have no more room for people that are going to suck us dry.

[@ANonyMouse627]

Immigrants are some of the hardest working people in the country. Illegal immigrants are exploited for dangerous, laborious jobs that pay half the minimum wage. They are unfortunately the backbone of some businesses. And for those immigrants who are legal, did you know it takes an average of 7 years for a legal resident to become a citizen? It took my mom 11 years to finally get citizenship. She worked and paid taxes during those 11 years but none of her work for that decade will count towards her future social security. Yes, children (like I was) do get the benefits of school and healthcare, because that's the principle of the US to take care of all children. But for adult immigrants, they definitely put in more than they receive.

[@micahreese982]

Cesar Olea what do think would happen if we let in anyone that asked to move here? Most that ask for asylum lie about the reason to try and get in. We can not afford to carry every sad case around the world. We just can't do it and still have enough for our own citizens.

[@nightfighter7452]

Naw they'll just be killed by gangs instead

[@tdublms]

Why are they not showing children who were separated from their parent for more than 20 days as per the Flores' law precedent?

[@justmyopinionokjustmyopini7101]

Why do they always have to come here? Why can't they go to Europe or Canada or Africa, or wherever? More than likely it is because they don't get any freebies over there.

[@erinlevere6881]

can you be any more racist

[@justmyopinionokjustmyopini7101]

Erin levere What I said has nothing to do with race!

[@erinlevere6881]

+MAGA MAGA you didn't have to say it. your lack of compassion did.

[@devindixon3113]

Having a lack of compassion isn’t racism lmao

[@devindixon3113]

Lmao if someone you never knew came to your house expecting you to care for them and you denied them access to your home isn’t being a racist

[@veroruby1]

I would love to work there just to hug this poor baby’s sing to them calm them a bit most of anything give them a hug and wipe the tears 😭

[@christaray2966]

It's no fun......being an illegal alien! -Phil Collins

[@richardwright4265]

Christa ray 29 What's your point

[@elizabethtaytay7620]

Christa ray 29 great gyration !!!

[@judieg.7945]

Who will tell them we are not here to protect her children, we are here to protect our borders.

[@cinnamongirl6717]

🇺🇸 In What Country?? Is A Parent, After Incarceration, Is Allowed To Take Their Children With Them? ▶️NONE

[@ninakachina7137]

Except America. The criminals paradise

[@fiomenaalf8991]

+Nina Kachina TRUMP IS PUTTING A STOP TO IT THE GRAVY TRAIN HAS STOPPED THAT IS WHY THE ENEMY IS ANGRY. DEMOCRATS ARE USING IMMIGRATION HAS THERE ELECTION PLATFORM THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE 2008 . AND THEY WANT TO BLAME ALL ON TRUMP. THE TRUTH WILL PERVAIL.

[@Frolsa84]

In what country are children incarcerated? You need to study US law. People have a right to apply for asylum. Also, asylum seekers have a right to apply for asylum even if they illegally entered the country within a reasonable period of time (1 year).

[@romandarius6041]

A man robbing a bank in San Francisco, lifted his child and said if you call the police, my child will be separated from me, so the teller handed over the cash, hehehe

[@ElectronicsForFun]

l feel bad for these kids. their rotten parents are involving them in their crimes.

[@Amare1919]

Good point!

[@MILFHUNTeR323]

Rotten? For seeking asylum? I don't think you're placing your self in their shoes. You don't want to. You want to continue thinking these people are evil, "rotten" human beings. They're not.

[@iss3888]

You would had done the same thing if it was you!

[@anonrandom7765]

SAM GONZALEZ They should stay in their country or try entering/applying for asylum through the legal entry checkpoint.

[@Hevendemo]

Anon Random that can take years, some can't even get a visa until 20 years later, sometimes even more. It's easier said than done, especially when you need help NOW

[@arnold6453]

She "never imagined" it would happen". She would have said the same thing had she robbed a bank and got caught. with her kid(s). Oh the heartbreak stories,the heartbreak story is ,"they thought they would come to this country and live and retire on my dime".

[@KJT3000]

YOU BROKE THE LAW!!!! Why are you SPECIAL?????

[@BB_Creative]

J T seeking asylum is legal. She didn’t break the law. She came to this country legally. Did you not watch the video???

[@lvlinda6]

This just breaks my heart. The gang situation in Central America (especially in El Salvador, where the brutal MS-13 is from) is way worst than what is going on in the Middle East. This is very much real and we need to make our politicians start having a heart.

[@darlened1912]

cry me a river

[@BPWizard14]

America isn't the worlds dumping ground.

[@chucky2337]

This is what they get for not being blonde blue eyes of northern European descent.

[@douglas61920]

chucky2337 My wife was from Europe and she had to follow the law like anybody else. The fact of the matter is that the majority of people coming here illegally are not blonde haired, blue eyed people is because Europe is saturated with first world countries. If all of a sudden, Europe became like Central and S. America and millions were crossing the border illegally, I’d have the same opinion.

[@TonyFontaine1988]

chucky2337 this is what you get for trying to come illegally.

[@quangthang10d4]

"being blonde blue eyes of northern European descent" Race bait. But sorry, that's not going to let you cross the border.

[@JohnnyBGood11]

You want the laws changed just for you, call your congressman and tell them to get a deal done...do it NOW!

[@pinkdolly]

chucky2337 That’s not what this is about, unfortunately.

[@valuecalc]

How does one truly investigate claims of gang violence?

[@hammer3353]

Boo Hoo! Stop breaking the law!

[@melrose9252]

Why not get asylum in Mexico?

[@jacoblucas3038]

good, at least she wont want to come back!

[@rseasyguidesto]

Wow she crossed illegally and was surprised there were consequences ?

[@snuffypoof9129]

I'm sure there are nice places to live in El Salvador just like anywhere so send them back home to a nicer section And how about helping poor hungry sick children In The US

[@Tazz77]

Separated for 6 days? That's not that long. They'll be fine.

[@rrbt95]

wow this comment section

[@edwardmcintire9012]

um...comment not coment

[@ZacharySerrer]

rrbt95 ikr too many retards not blaming trump for his actions

[@femaleintrovert1173]

I know right?! I don’t know which side to choose. So, I’ll choose neither.

[@kjfuell]

@@ZacharySerrer yep trump shouldn't have gone down there and dragged all those people up here and forced them across the border .

[@PatchCornAdams723]

So it's okay to commit a crime based on feelings?

[@Paul_425]

I wonder if the US is to blame for the distabilizing the central American countries? Considering past histories with drug trade, arming militants that really wanted money so they aligned with the cartels, and personal political interests in the past that cause all this turmoil. Eventually leading those countries to be dangerous and forcing people to seek asylum. I believe US has to take responsibility in helping those countries and it's people. Politicians karma are materializing in another form.

[@littlelulu5675]

i think venezuela did it to themselves by becoming a socialist country

[@Paul_425]

Well, I'm sure Nicolás Maduro had some help getting into power. Whether US politicians had special interests for him to rise, that info/evidence has either been dissolved or there are many layers in both governments that mask the true purpose.

[@theDavidChannel1]

You wonder? Guatemala in 1953. Ecuador in 1961. Honduras in 1963 and again in 2009. US backing of death squads in El Salvador during the '80s. US Special Forces training in the '90s which later led to violent Mexican drug cartels.

[@nogomaq]

David Duarte I have a friend from El Salvador. When he was about 8, the first 'white person' he ever saw was a US soldier in his father's corn field. A few years later my friend was forced to be a child soldier by the US backed military. That poor country has never recovered from what we did. The gang activity reflects this: rampant and severe PTSD causing sociopathic terrorizing behavior across their tiny nation.

[@pmenchaca22]

Pa P I think It is well documented. There might be tons of literature about this, much of it in Spanish. Not sure if you find it in the US, tho. The infamous 'School of the Americas' comes to my mind...

[@gavinburnes6344]

You cannot ILLEGALLY enter a country. No matter how in danger you are you cannot. If I’m escaping a dangerous person and steal a car to get away from him then I would still be tried for GTA.

[@rebeccalopez555]

I pray that the father blesses them. I pray that he fixes many of the soulless & heartless people on here. In Jesus name Amen. To the people who commented I hope the father blesses you too.

[@mikeymichael9991]

Rebecca Lopez pray for our president that's making America great again

[@edwardmcintire9012]

BURN!!!! lol

[@edwardmcintire9012]

🔥

[@michaelvictor1401]

Using God to further your goals. Sad.

[@alx_swae5743]

Earl jones not "we", just you.

[@windinea]

It’s because they’re being caught and they’re doing it in large masses and sneaking in past the border is extremely hard now

[@accountclosed8569]

STAY OUT...!

[@nicolejarel5953]

The people who are so easily saying that they shouldn’t have come to the border are very shallow! You don’t know what they have been through or what situation they are coming from. They are just coming to seek help and a better home, and that should not be a crime in the first place.

[@fayrejones2688]

Nicole Jarel I agree some people are very selfish

[@latniolover]

the law is the law

[@alx_swae5743]

And your are racist

[@Keldria]

Why can't they enter the country legally. Do things the right way for a change! Then all this drama can be avoided. Every country has laws.

[@stacyy3880]

Alexis .b Its not called racism, it's called speaking the truth. The law is the law and if you break it, you get punished. It's the same rule for Americans. And these immigrants are coming illegaly and they know what will happen to them so its the parents fault for bringing their children into their situation.

[@jackyrouge]

That is what Nazis said as well.

[@latniolover]

if the msm don't stop lying no one going to win this become to look a civil war is come.

[@NRSGamer]

Honest to god, if I ran the show around border patrol, no questions asked, you will be gunned down if seen trying to cross illegally.

[@newyorkcat]

OMG the boo-hooery

[@theDavidChannel1]

PLANNED PARENTHOOD FOREVER!

[@Sheryl510]

"I am white and/or Italian... god has blessed me and my whiteness" -newyorkcat

[@mexicatrucker6309]

newyorkcat u piece of waste

[@sdude1260]

Pedro Ortiz he's Kazakhstani. Racist much?

[@charlenelord6860]

What is wrong with you???

[@RamonaRayTodosSantosBCS]

These countries need to get their acts together. The USA is not the panacea for all the worlds ills. That said, the policy of separating children from parents is an abomination.

[@Agtsmirnoff]

no other solution, the laws basically require this.

[@terrinewman7390]

you can thank obamanationfor that

[@irwinwins5307]

TRUMP 2020🇺🇸

[@musamurshed8359]

Het Trump?

[@karamatsusan9769]

Irwin Wins no thank you good sir 😊😊😊

[@jennyartero5191]

dump trump 2020 🔥

[@patricialmt5272]

Don't forget to pray for Trump , the fight against him is very evil !! Trump2020

[@annapopowski3503]

I’m sorry but has anyone reading this story ever been to another country?? Having traveled to many different countries; I can’t name one that would let you waltz right in without passport & identification. Our borders must be protected for the safety of America & its citizens!!

[@shyladare]

I feel less pity for these asylum seekers knowing that they will receive their reward from our Lord in Heaven, for It is written. I feel more pity for the commenters here against our neighbors, for they have already received their comfort here on Earth.

[@thehotsixer1]

Its written where that illegals immigrants can come to America for free goodies? Somehow Mexico wasn't good enough for them, no free goodies to be found there.

[@nikoskalaitzakis4824]

Do you feel any mercy for the victims of illegal immigrants? Do you feel any mercy for taxpayers? Who prevents you from offering all your property to illegal immigrants?

[@bongofury5924]

Thank you, Joel Olsteen

[@chrisofstars]

Indeed, but everyone who supports this will answer to god, I'm not worried. They can try to argue with him.

[@chrisofstars]

NIKOS KALAITZAKIS Do you feel any mercy for taxpayers that this is all a ploy for Trump's stupid wall? The wall that Mexico was supposed to pay for but now he wants Democrats to get Congress to make taxpayers fund it? The wall that isn't even going to work because most illegals are smuggled through customs?

[@mymakeuptacklebox8064]

Horrible and completely inhumane!!!! Pure evil, stop separating kids from their parents.

[@SirLavaLamp]

Its honestly quite sad how cruel human beings can be to each other.

[@francesstewart5307]

Not when they spend our money.

[@thedon8594]

She's saying the same thing all criminals say after being caught. "I never thought this would happen. I dinnit do nuttin!"

[@alx_swae5743]

The Don you really think all countries go that fast in improvement? We don't even have phones!

[@thedon8594]

But you have internet?

[@alx_swae5743]

The Don I'm moved from Mexico when I was 2 I learned English LOTS OF ENGLISH is you know what I means ;)

[@BB_Creative]

The Don btw seeking asylum isn’t an illegal to enter to this country. In fact that’s how some people enter this country legally. Do your research.

[@sleepwalker29]

Everyone in favor of immigration needs to take in a homeless person and spend your own money taking care of them if you're so compassionate towards others. Mexico does not allow foreigners to own 100% title to land.

[@fellipedasilva6062]

Joe Smartballs You mean illegal immigration right?

[@flower5396]

This is what we need. Strict policies so that people around the world respect our country and our borders.

[@Jessica094]

Don’t bring your kids with you when you plan to illegally cross the border ?🤦🏽‍♀️ can’t feel sorry for people who break the law either way you look at it..

[@jasondiaz6385]

Hopefully this sends a message to other people NOT TO RISK CROSSING THE BORDER ILLEGALLY!

[@marysimmons1]

We have families living in the streets, in tents already in the US...if we can't even take care of them, how can we humanely accept anymore? Take care of what we already have.

[@Jules-zo4uh]

This wouldn’t happen if you didn’t cross illegally. It’s as easy as seeking asylum at a port of entry🤷🏼‍♂️

[@user-sg2yt6nc1z]

Plus they can live in Mexico. Not all Mexico is bad

[@scottguthrie8074]

I don't know where she came from, but she looks pretty well fed to me!

[@puffalump76]

Trump dont give in...we need to stand strong on this..we have become a mockery .send them back or mexico can take them this is enough ..when law breakers enter illegally and want to be rewarded for it...that should be sign its time to hit back

[@stacyy3880]

Honestly, why do they want to come to our country when they could go to Canada without any charge? Like it makes no freaking sense and these parents know the laws and what will happen to them and whoever they bring along. They decided to bring their children into danger so they have no freaking reason to be crying if they were the ones who did that to their children.

[@JMEEGE27]

She "never imagined" there would be consequences for her actions. Possibly that is a problem that should be addressed. Nobody cares about laws anymore. Just let people do whatever they want...

[@wjf3628]

boy only if 65000 homeless veterans could get this kind of attention

[@gusgambatese6759]

Why are you surprised...you knew the law, you just ignored it. Why did you travel thru Mexico. Why not seek asylum there?