Source: Fox News
Summary
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton criticized the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement practices, citing the detention of thousands of migrant children as causing “terrible damage.” However, data from her husband’s presidency shows a similar trend, with hundreds of juveniles in custody on an average day under former President Bill Clinton. Clinton’s tweet referenced data from the Marshall Project, while the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) responded that ICE does not target children or separate families. The issue has been ongoing, with over 18 million illegal immigrants entering the country under the Biden administration.
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Once again, the discussion returns to a familiar question.
Hillary Clinton criticizes the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement practices, citing “terrible damage” to children. The Trump administration has detained 6,200 children, with an average of 226 children held a day. However, data from the Clinton administration shows a similar trend, with hundreds of juveniles in custody on an average day.
The issue has been ongoing, with over 18 million illegal immigrants entering the country under the Biden administration. DHS says it has stopped the exploitation of 450,000 unaccompanied children.
Clinton’s tweet followed her appearance at the Munich Security Conference, where she said there’s a “legitimate reason” to have a debate on immigration policies.
It’s a familiar pattern: a politician speaks out on an issue, only to be met with data that complicates their argument.
And so, the debate continues.
Author: Evan Null
