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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.zip/post/35486520

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is detaining families with young children for days and weeks at crossings along the New York-Canada border

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[–] skozzii@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 hour ago

It's like a speedrun to destroy the country at this point.

[–] jagged_circle@feddit.nl 3 points 3 hours ago

Jesus Christ, The Simpsons told him what to do and now he's going to do what South Park told him to do

Well I look forward to him getting fucked to death, at least.

[–] adespoton@lemmy.ca 47 points 21 hours ago (2 children)

In the statement, the CBP spokesperson said the agency does not release information on those detained unless they are charged with a crime. He said further the agency does not release information on those determined to be “illegal aliens.”

Great… so the only way others know that someone has been detained is if they’ve done something wrong? How messed up is that?

[–] jagged_circle@feddit.nl 1 points 3 hours ago

The best way is to be famous. Like become a ln activist with a huge online presence and people behind you.

Otherwise, you're fucked.

[–] Bonesince1997@lemmy.world 36 points 20 hours ago (1 children)

Seems intentionally cruel and confusing.

In other words, true to form

[–] dryfter@lemm.ee 19 points 19 hours ago (2 children)

“It’s extremely troubling, and really a moral failing, in my opinion, of our society, that we are detaining children,” she said.

Morals got thrown out on January 20th, 2025

[–] alkbch@lemmy.ml 2 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

Morals have been thrown out long before.

[–] corsicanguppy@lemmy.ca 2 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

Yes, but we did enjoy a few years of reduced cruelty (not zero; just less) there. That's worth noting, right?

[–] alkbch@lemmy.ml 1 points 3 hours ago

Reduced cruelty? Have you already forgotten about the genocide the U.S. has funded and abetted these past couple years?

[–] Atherel@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 6 hours ago

But think of the children! Oh wait...