Federal authorities have compromised the rights and safety of some unaccompanied illegal immigrant children they have detained, and inadequate government guidelines are partly to blame, according to a Texas-based research group.
1. Comment by Bobby J. (Heckyeah)— November 14,2008 @ 5:54AM
Ratings:-20+60
Much addo about nothing. The think tank needs to go out and see what these Border officer have to deal with on the line and put it on the line.
I'd like to see some of these PHDs running and tackling someone who is resisting and here illegally.
2. Comment by antonio v. (antoniovllrl)— November 14,2008 @ 5:59AM
Ratings:-48+15
Illegal immigrants mistreated...why are we amazed about it? whats' new? EVERYONE MISTREATS everyone here in the US. A very, very close friend of mine, so close that I see him in the mirror every morning, worked for a local car dealership here in tucson, recently, and He was so mistreated, just like a slave, like a disposable human being, and my friend is not illegal...we mistreat everyone, even ourselves!
Why did you vote for Obama, you should have voted for me!!!
Mistreating people, getting deep in debt, and spending money (that we didn't have), like stupid, IS NOT THE AMERICAN DREAM...
6. Comment by darrel j. (dgremark)— November 14,2008 @ 6:28AM
Ratings:-18+54
thier culture sucks, what parent would let there daughter or niece at 8 years old go accross the border alone? build a wall and deport every last one of these worthless people.
8. Comment by Steven Y. (azcatsfan)— November 14,2008 @ 6:33AM
Ratings:-13+54
Isabel Garcia. They let this woman talk on tv over at KVOA. What a disgrace she is, and what a poor sense of judgment to interview her for the so called news.
10. Comment by Jack M. (jackm)— November 14,2008 @ 6:46AM
Ratings:-10+45
FYI, every one - secretary Chertoff will be at the UA Law School (1201 E Speedway) on Friday at 10:20 am.
There will be the usual open borders protesters there (apparently none have jobs). Any one who can get there to represent the U.S. citizen point of view would be great.
13. Comment by Frances N. (Nita)— November 14,2008 @ 6:49AM
Ratings:-10+46
That bit about the Mexican Consulate intervening and the kid was taken to a hospital-I assume that was an American hospital and I will place a bet that the child is being instructed on how to sue this country for millions. If Mexico was as concerned as they pretend, they would keep these kids at home.
18. Comment by darrel j. (dgremark)— November 14,2008 @ 7:05AM
Ratings:-11+25
their culture sucks because who in there right mind would let there kids go alone like that? Let Mexico take care of mexicans, they talk and bytch alot and never do what is right. mexico breeds corruption and the culture is corrupt. We don't want those kind of cultural values
19. Comment by shirley b. (Montana737)— November 14,2008 @ 7:06AM
Ratings:-8+36
I don't understand why a "child" is out in the desert ALONE and then when they get caught the "Parents" complain that they weren't treated right. Seems to me they weren't 'treated right' at home either or were they "SENT" across the border by these "Loving" parents so that they would get caught. You can do a lot with "American Lawsuit Money " !!
22. Comment by Steve W. (standman)— November 14,2008 @ 7:10AM
Ratings:-10+32
For those of you who actually believe the story printed, then you probably still believe in Santa Claus. On the other hand, if you have some semblance of intelligence, you will check out the website for Center for Public Policy Priorities and bone-up on the details of their organization. Make sure to read all the footnotes. I see a lot of bias in their organization and its affiliations.
Lastly, when you think of the word 'kids', one tends to think 'child'. Sad to say but there are many many hard-core gang members who are teens (13-19) and these 'kids' KILL.
What sane parent would put their child in harms way? ANSWER: A parent who does not cherish the value of a childs life. They will simply reproduce again, and again, and again, and again...
26. Comment by Doug S. (6125)— November 14,2008 @ 7:29AM
Ratings:-11+21
Hearts and flowers for ever..... I don't believe one word of this story.
But, there isn't much in the news that we can believe anyway. By definition, a journalist is hardly credible.
28. Comment by Ross R. (Talamon)— November 14,2008 @ 7:59AM
Ratings:-4+13
15. Comment by la s. (lashakiraguera)said "For #6 Why focus on cultures, regardless, children are children. Oh, maybe you were abused yourself and thinks that's natural. Another thing, their probably the same people that remodeled your trailer.
I agree that children are children, but doesn't culture involve children? Doesn't culture refer to everyone in it, and how everyone interacts within the group? For some people, we can experience a part of the overall culture by sponsoring a child from another nation in a 'Hands Across The Borders"-style student exchange program.
And by your comment, what does that say about us as a culture? Using ad hoc tactics doesn't prove or disprove your point but rather shows your lack of debate skills. Might as well Godwin the whole conversation and bring up the Nazis.
I may not agree with #6's comments about how the Mexican culture sucks, but a valid point was brought up about the parents letting their minor child into the desert alone with several strangers.
30. Comment by Marisa L. (Marisa_6033)— November 14,2008 @ 8:08AM
Ratings:-8+21
Ok, our law enforcement is supposed to transfer these children without handcuffs or shackles? HELLO, as we have seen in our OWN recent news that children as young as 8 are capable of killing and yet we're supposed to trust a 13yr old who isn't even a citizen? Doesn't make sense to me. And another thing, had that agent given that girl a tylenol or something to help with her pain I'm sure it would end in a trial saying the agent gave her a date rape drug or something. Yes, they should be handled with care...NOT STUPIDITY!
33. Comment by David D. (Dave D)— November 14,2008 @ 8:23AM
Ratings:-4+18
Arizona Daily Star,
Please send this report, with an urgent plea for immediate help for his people, to Carlos “Slim” Helu.
As one of the top ten richest men in the world, controlling perhaps 12% of the economy of Mexico, he should be able to singlehandedly bailout the economic situation in HIS country.
This situation involving children running from the poverty and drug traffic violence in Mexico is probably directly related to Slim’s hording of wealth to avoid heavy taxation. Or, is actually he financing the drug wars?
34. Comment by Paulie W. (Not Into Marx)— November 14,2008 @ 8:32AM
Ratings:-6+20
The solution is simple: Don't risk potential problems by disrespecting the sovereignty of our border to begin with. Maybe if the Mexican government would get their heads out of their collective orifices and care for their own people, this would all vanish.
37. Comment by John K. (eSleuth)— November 14,2008 @ 9:09AM
Ratings:-6+16
I am certain that all of the "children" are telling the truth about what they went through. If anyone complains, they need to complain to the parents who brought the children through, they are the ones who should bear the brunt of the public's ire. If they had not brought them in illegally, they would have no problem. When are the bleeding hearts going to realize, these people do not care, all they want to do is get to this country by any means possible.
38. Comment by Mikaela B. (manveri)— November 14,2008 @ 9:13AM
Ratings:-15+12
You guys who complain about the parents and Mexican culture and law violations and whatever are ENTIRELY MISSING THE POINT. Just because a kid's parents are irresponsible doesn't mean we should look the other way when that child is abused!!! Who cares if it's not widespread? The point is, it shouldn't be happening at all!! Particularly when there's something we can be doing--such as establishing inter-agency written guidelines--to prevent it!
You can't punish children for the choices their parents make. That kind of thinking does not belong in my America.
40. Comment by Teresa H. (cg85719)— November 14,2008 @ 9:18AM
Ratings:-5+7
If illegal alien children are being abused or neglected, they should be protected. They should be protected from the parents that put them in a dangerous, possibly life-threatening position by allowing them to break into a foreign country, whether they are unaccompanied, accompanied by their parents, or sent with strangers. CPS should be called immediately to protect the minor children. They shouldn't have their parents called to be reunited. Their parents should be called so the parents can complete a CPS case plan, which includes the demand that the parents must take care of all legal matters (for example, become legal citizens) If the parents can't complete that little task, they should go somewhere, such as Mexico or Honduras, where they are legal. These parents are neglecting their children. They should be treated just like Americans are treated. Why return children to neglectful parents when those parents will just send them across the border again, then yell and scream when they become injured? They KNOW there is a very good chance of injury, rape, kidnapping, death, yet CPS is never called by authorities. WHY?
https://egov.azdes.gov/CMSInternet/main.aspx?menu=154&id=2124 WHAT IS CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT?
When a parent, guardian or custodian inflicts or allows the infliction of physical, sexual or emotional abuse, neglect,
exploitation or abandonment.
Physical abuse includes non-accidental physical injuries such as bruises, broken bones, burns, cuts or other injuries.
Sexual abuse occurs when sex acts are performed with children. Using children in pornography, prostitution or other
types of sexual activity is also sexual abuse.
Neglect occurs when children are not given necessary care for illness or injury. Neglect also includes leaving young
children unsupervised or alone, locked in or out of the house, or without adequate clothing, food, or shelter. Allowing children to live in a very dirty house which could be a health hazard may also be considered neglect.
Emotional abuse of a child is evidenced by severe anxiety, depression, withdrawal or improper aggressive behavior as diagnosed by a medical doctor or psychologist, and caused by the acts or omissions of the parent or caretaker.
Exploitation means use of a child by a parent, guardian or custodian for material gain.
Abandonment means the failure of the parent to provide reasonable support and to maintain regular contact with the child, including providing normal supervision, when such failure is intentional and continues for an indefinite period
41. Comment by Gayle C. (GayleC)— November 14,2008 @ 9:18AM
Ratings:-5+12
Federal authorities have compromised the rights and safety of some unaccompanied illegal immigrant children they have detained,
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Why should they have rights they are not citizens...they are law breakers being here ILLEGALLY.
42. Comment by Gayle C. (GayleC)— November 14,2008 @ 9:23AM
Ratings:-6+9
I don't like child abuse butoh cripes next they will pass a law that they can only cross illegally if they are 18 or older....jeesh.....don't laugh they make alot of stupid laws.
43. Comment by Christina M. (moodswt)— November 14,2008 @ 9:44AM
Ratings:-18+6
Sadly, as usual, 99 percent of the comments are from fearful, hateful xenophobes. Thank goodness for #38. I wish more compassionate people would respond instead of ceding the comment section to the ranting racists.
44. Comment by Alex R. (arivers)— November 14,2008 @ 9:48AM
Ratings:-13+8
FOLKS... these are CHILDREN we are talking about... they have no idea what is going on!!
I know its hard to swallow the pill along with them beign illegal aliens... but these are CHILDREN!
Basic humanity demands that you treat your fellow man/woman better than that. If you claim to be of any christian background... where are those values now... when we are talking about those who literally cannot defend themselves, and have little choice and information about the situation they now find themselves in.
45. Comment by Paulie W. (Not Into Marx)— November 14,2008 @ 10:37AM
Ratings:-4+14
#38, #43, #44
Speaking for myself, I do not, and would never, advocate carte blanche mistreatment of children, regardless of nationality. The reality is that the potential for mishaps is there during appprehensions of those violating the law, knowingly or not.
Cuffs can sometimes be put on too tight. Falls and scrapes can happen while someone is resisting arrest. Yes, sometimes bad things can happen intentionally, which is not a laughing matter. But let's let courts of law hear the cases and weigh the facts. Was the 13 year old girl that was interviewed telling the truth? I do not know. Should the Border Patrol be excoriated for denying her over-the-counter medication, or were they acting in a prudent manner, fearing that the medication could cause any number of adverse reactions, creating the likelihood of anger and a lawsuit claiming negligence by Border
Patrol? Lastly, those who oppose illegal immigration as a point of law should not automatically be branded "racists". Believe it or not, there are many, including myself, who are not.
46. Comment by Pragmaticcrat D. (pragmaticcrat)— November 14,2008 @ 11:03AM
Ratings:-6+10
The Center for Public Policy Priorities calls 16 year-old members of MS-13 with extensive criminal histories not what they are, which are menaces to public safety, but instead calls them "minors". Their points are therefore laughable, not laudable.
47. Comment by Bran M. (Bran Muffin)— November 14,2008 @ 11:20AM
Ratings:-13+4
So much hatred and racism here today. Probably the same sick bunch standing in line to buy guns.
What is WRONG with you people?
The article concerned CHILDREN.
You should be ashamed of yourselves.
48. Comment by Pam C. (pamelia67)— November 14,2008 @ 11:47AM
Ratings:-5+8
Mistreatment of children is pitiful.... BUT... still the fact remains... if their parents were not here illegally, neither would they... meaning... they would not have been any mistreatment.
Trace these children back to their parents who obviously do not give a rats tail about because they are knowingly putting them in harms way.
49. Comment by S J. (azstunna)— November 14,2008 @ 11:49AM
Ratings:-5+8
Yeah Bran Muffin, I'm in line to buy a gun to protect myself from the illegal who wants to break into my house and steal (or worse) what I've worked hard my whole life to afford.
51. Comment by Mark M. (NavyDoc)— November 14,2008 @ 12:14PM
Ratings:-5+14
Why is it that this needs to be pointed out every time this topic is discussed, IT IS NOT RACISM TO HATE CRIMINALS. As it was pointed out before, there are 13 year old gang members that kill. The Border Patrol cant take the chance that some of these kids might not be gang members. Each Border Patrol agents first responsibility is to ensure there own safety, so yea, they are going to treat every person they apprehend as potentially violent.
As far as not giving over the counter medications to illegals being detained, that is completely void of details. The Border Patrol is not a health care providing group. It is ILLEGAL for them to dispense drugs, even if they are over the counter. I work for a local fire dept. as an EMT and I am not permitted to give out over the counter medications. I'm considered a medical professional, and I cant give out Motrin or Tylenol, why is the Border Patrol, a law enforcement organization, expected to do so? Its not being inhumane, its avoiding possible adverse reactions that could result in death. Border Patrol agents are trained in basic first aid, not how to preform a detailed physical assessment of a patient and know contraindications for medications and procedures.
54. Comment by Donald H. (2161)— November 14,2008 @ 4:40PM
Ratings:-2+5
Where are these kids' parents? These children are in the U.S. illegally. They broke the law here. The U.S. authorities are NOT baby sitters! These kids are treated humanely. Send them all home, ASAP!
57. Comment by Burt R. (Burt G)— November 14,2008 @ 8:11PM
Ratings:-1+4
If these "poor unfortunate urchins"...more then likely gang members...Stay where they belong..This wouldn't happen. I still want to know which liberal whack job decided illegals have "rights". They are invaders and should be treated as such.
58. Comment by Gayle C. (GayleC)— November 14,2008 @ 9:42PM
Ratings:-1+2
If they dispensemeds even if overthe counter ones they'd get accused of practicing medicine without a license especially if someone would have adverse reaction.
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Report: Illegal immigrant minors mistreated by US
Federal authorities have compromised the rights and safety of some unaccompanied illegal immigrant children they have detained, and inadequate government guidelines are partly to blame, according to a Texas-based research group.Much addo about nothing. The think tank needs to go out and see what these Border officer have to deal with on the line and put it on the line.
I'd like to see some of these PHDs running and tackling someone who is resisting and here illegally.
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Illegal immigrants mistreated...why are we amazed about it? whats' new? EVERYONE MISTREATS everyone here in the US. A very, very close friend of mine, so close that I see him in the mirror every morning, worked for a local car dealership here in tucson, recently, and He was so mistreated, just like a slave, like a disposable human being, and my friend is not illegal...we mistreat everyone, even ourselves!
Why did you vote for Obama, you should have voted for me!!!
Mistreating people, getting deep in debt, and spending money (that we didn't have), like stupid, IS NOT THE AMERICAN DREAM...
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Well being an illegal immigrant miner is risky. Maybe you should just stay home.
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Federal authorities have compromised the rights and safety of some unaccompanied illegal immigrant children they have detained,
Yet, the headline is written in such a way to make you believe that it is widespread.
More pandering by the illegal alien loving ADS.
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A real bad dayin the uUSA is better than the best day in Mexico.
Criminal crybabies just like Isabel Garcia..
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thier culture sucks, what parent would let there daughter or niece at 8 years old go accross the border alone? build a wall and deport every last one of these worthless people.
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Where are their parents???? Do you let your children go to Mexico alone? Even legally?
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Isabel Garcia. They let this woman talk on tv over at KVOA. What a disgrace she is, and what a poor sense of judgment to interview her for the so called news.
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News flash-Americans abused by bailout.
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FYI, every one - secretary Chertoff will be at the UA Law School (1201 E Speedway) on Friday at 10:20 am.
There will be the usual open borders protesters there (apparently none have jobs). Any one who can get there to represent the U.S. citizen point of view would be great.
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Oh, boo hoo. Let's get out our teeny, tiny violins. Pity the poor illegals.
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GO HOME IF YOU NO LIKEY HERE
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That bit about the Mexican Consulate intervening and the kid was taken to a hospital-I assume that was an American hospital and I will place a bet that the child is being instructed on how to sue this country for millions. If Mexico was as concerned as they pretend, they would keep these kids at home.
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Dale, likey was an early oriental term, these are mexicans. Good idea, wrong nationality.
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I feel sooo baaaaddddd.......
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their culture sucks because who in there right mind would let there kids go alone like that? Let Mexico take care of mexicans, they talk and bytch alot and never do what is right. mexico breeds corruption and the culture is corrupt. We don't want those kind of cultural values
I don't understand why a "child" is out in the desert ALONE and then when they get caught the "Parents" complain that they weren't treated right. Seems to me they weren't 'treated right' at home either or were they "SENT" across the border by these "Loving" parents so that they would get caught. You can do a lot with "American Lawsuit Money " !!
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ATTENTION please do not report posts #15 and #16, let the world see the true Obama & illegal supporter.
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#3 says Well being an illegal immigrant miner is risky. Maybe you should just stay home
I agree and being an illegal immigrant minor is also risky. Maybe they should just stay home and be safe.
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For those of you who actually believe the story printed, then you probably still believe in Santa Claus. On the other hand, if you have some semblance of intelligence, you will check out the website for Center for Public Policy Priorities and bone-up on the details of their organization. Make sure to read all the footnotes. I see a lot of bias in their organization and its affiliations.
Lastly, when you think of the word 'kids', one tends to think 'child'. Sad to say but there are many many hard-core gang members who are teens (13-19) and these 'kids' KILL.
What sane parent would put their child in harms way? ANSWER: A parent who does not cherish the value of a childs life. They will simply reproduce again, and again, and again, and again...
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Oops to late on post #20
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more of nothing. any illegal caught is 'mistreated' because of detention. think tanks are like 'holding tanks', rants and raves until sober.
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Why isn't that a crime? If you can't leave kids alone in a car why should you leave them alone in the desert?
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Hearts and flowers for ever..... I don't believe one word of this story.
But, there isn't much in the news that we can believe anyway. By definition, a journalist is hardly credible.
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another incredible load of crap from the ads!!!!
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15. Comment by la s. (lashakiraguera) said "For #6 Why focus on cultures, regardless, children are children. Oh, maybe you were abused yourself and thinks that's natural. Another thing, their probably the same people that remodeled your trailer.
I agree that children are children, but doesn't culture involve children? Doesn't culture refer to everyone in it, and how everyone interacts within the group? For some people, we can experience a part of the overall culture by sponsoring a child from another nation in a 'Hands Across The Borders"-style student exchange program.
And by your comment, what does that say about us as a culture? Using ad hoc tactics doesn't prove or disprove your point but rather shows your lack of debate skills. Might as well Godwin the whole conversation and bring up the Nazis.
I may not agree with #6's comments about how the Mexican culture sucks, but a valid point was brought up about the parents letting their minor child into the desert alone with several strangers.
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What right's.
As far as I'm concerned, people who come to OUR COUNTRY illegally don't even have human right's.
Be GRATEFUL that we send you back to your country and not to jail unless you are a convicted criminal.
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Ok, our law enforcement is supposed to transfer these children without handcuffs or shackles? HELLO, as we have seen in our OWN recent news that children as young as 8 are capable of killing and yet we're supposed to trust a 13yr old who isn't even a citizen? Doesn't make sense to me. And another thing, had that agent given that girl a tylenol or something to help with her pain I'm sure it would end in a trial saying the agent gave her a date rape drug or something. Yes, they should be handled with care...NOT STUPIDITY!
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The trick is to be born here not hauled here.
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Illegal imigrants have NO RIGHTS here. They shouldn't be here, and sad to say neither should their children.
If they don't like how they or their illegal imigrant children are being treated, please.... GET OUT... GO HOME... seek your rights there.
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Arizona Daily Star,
Please send this report, with an urgent plea for immediate help for his people, to Carlos “Slim” Helu.
As one of the top ten richest men in the world, controlling perhaps 12% of the economy of Mexico, he should be able to singlehandedly bailout the economic situation in HIS country.
This situation involving children running from the poverty and drug traffic violence in Mexico is probably directly related to Slim’s hording of wealth to avoid heavy taxation. Or, is actually he financing the drug wars?
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The solution is simple: Don't risk potential problems by disrespecting the sovereignty of our border to begin with. Maybe if the Mexican government would get their heads out of their collective orifices and care for their own people, this would all vanish.
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Stay home, you won't be mistreated.
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Boo hoo! They are also criminals! There is no law saying we need to accomodate criminals!
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I am certain that all of the "children" are telling the truth about what they went through. If anyone complains, they need to complain to the parents who brought the children through, they are the ones who should bear the brunt of the public's ire. If they had not brought them in illegally, they would have no problem. When are the bleeding hearts going to realize, these people do not care, all they want to do is get to this country by any means possible.
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You guys who complain about the parents and Mexican culture and law violations and whatever are ENTIRELY MISSING THE POINT. Just because a kid's parents are irresponsible doesn't mean we should look the other way when that child is abused!!! Who cares if it's not widespread? The point is, it shouldn't be happening at all!! Particularly when there's something we can be doing--such as establishing inter-agency written guidelines--to prevent it!
You can't punish children for the choices their parents make. That kind of thinking does not belong in my America.
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the mexican gov't doing what they always do NOTHING - now they are feeding children to the desert
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If illegal alien children are being abused or neglected, they should be protected. They should be protected from the parents that put them in a dangerous, possibly life-threatening position by allowing them to break into a foreign country, whether they are unaccompanied, accompanied by their parents, or sent with strangers. CPS should be called immediately to protect the minor children. They shouldn't have their parents called to be reunited. Their parents should be called so the parents can complete a CPS case plan, which includes the demand that the parents must take care of all legal matters (for example, become legal citizens) If the parents can't complete that little task, they should go somewhere, such as Mexico or Honduras, where they are legal. These parents are neglecting their children. They should be treated just like Americans are treated. Why return children to neglectful parents when those parents will just send them across the border again, then yell and scream when they become injured? They KNOW there is a very good chance of injury, rape, kidnapping, death, yet CPS is never called by authorities. WHY?
https://egov.azdes.gov/CMSInternet/main.aspx?menu=154&id=2124
WHAT IS CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT?
When a parent, guardian or custodian inflicts or allows the infliction of physical, sexual or emotional abuse, neglect,
exploitation or abandonment.
Physical abuse includes non-accidental physical injuries such as bruises, broken bones, burns, cuts or other injuries.
Sexual abuse occurs when sex acts are performed with children. Using children in pornography, prostitution or other
types of sexual activity is also sexual abuse.
Neglect occurs when children are not given necessary care for illness or injury. Neglect also includes leaving young
children unsupervised or alone, locked in or out of the house, or without adequate clothing, food, or shelter. Allowing children to live in a very dirty house which could be a health hazard may also be considered neglect.
Emotional abuse of a child is evidenced by severe anxiety, depression, withdrawal or improper aggressive behavior as diagnosed by a medical doctor or psychologist, and caused by the acts or omissions of the parent or caretaker.
Exploitation means use of a child by a parent, guardian or custodian for material gain.
Abandonment means the failure of the parent to provide reasonable support and to maintain regular contact with the child, including providing normal supervision, when such failure is intentional and continues for an indefinite period
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Federal authorities have compromised the rights and safety of some unaccompanied illegal immigrant children they have detained,
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Why should they have rights they are not citizens...they are law breakers being here ILLEGALLY.
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I don't like child abuse butoh cripes next they will pass a law that they can only cross illegally if they are 18 or older....jeesh.....don't laugh they make alot of stupid laws.
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Sadly, as usual, 99 percent of the comments are from fearful, hateful xenophobes. Thank goodness for #38. I wish more compassionate people would respond instead of ceding the comment section to the ranting racists.
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FOLKS... these are CHILDREN we are talking about... they have no idea what is going on!!
I know its hard to swallow the pill along with them beign illegal aliens... but these are CHILDREN!
Basic humanity demands that you treat your fellow man/woman better than that. If you claim to be of any christian background... where are those values now... when we are talking about those who literally cannot defend themselves, and have little choice and information about the situation they now find themselves in.
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#38, #43, #44
Speaking for myself, I do not, and would never, advocate carte blanche mistreatment of children, regardless of nationality. The reality is that the potential for mishaps is there during appprehensions of those violating the law, knowingly or not.
Cuffs can sometimes be put on too tight. Falls and scrapes can happen while someone is resisting arrest. Yes, sometimes bad things can happen intentionally, which is not a laughing matter. But let's let courts of law hear the cases and weigh the facts. Was the 13 year old girl that was interviewed telling the truth? I do not know. Should the Border Patrol be excoriated for denying her over-the-counter medication, or were they acting in a prudent manner, fearing that the medication could cause any number of adverse reactions, creating the likelihood of anger and a lawsuit claiming negligence by Border
Patrol? Lastly, those who oppose illegal immigration as a point of law should not automatically be branded "racists". Believe it or not, there are many, including myself, who are not.
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The Center for Public Policy Priorities calls 16 year-old members of MS-13 with extensive criminal histories not what they are, which are menaces to public safety, but instead calls them "minors". Their points are therefore laughable, not laudable.
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So much hatred and racism here today. Probably the same sick bunch standing in line to buy guns.
What is WRONG with you people?
The article concerned CHILDREN.
You should be ashamed of yourselves.
Mistreatment of children is pitiful.... BUT... still the fact remains... if their parents were not here illegally, neither would they... meaning... they would not have been any mistreatment.
Trace these children back to their parents who obviously do not give a rats tail about because they are knowingly putting them in harms way.
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Yeah Bran Muffin, I'm in line to buy a gun to protect myself from the illegal who wants to break into my house and steal (or worse) what I've worked hard my whole life to afford.
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Had any Agent given a minor an unprescribed over the counter medicine they have been subject discipline.
This article is bunk. And I see it is written from "reports", mostly outside of the US agencies involved.
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Why is it that this needs to be pointed out every time this topic is discussed, IT IS NOT RACISM TO HATE CRIMINALS. As it was pointed out before, there are 13 year old gang members that kill. The Border Patrol cant take the chance that some of these kids might not be gang members. Each Border Patrol agents first responsibility is to ensure there own safety, so yea, they are going to treat every person they apprehend as potentially violent.
As far as not giving over the counter medications to illegals being detained, that is completely void of details. The Border Patrol is not a health care providing group. It is ILLEGAL for them to dispense drugs, even if they are over the counter. I work for a local fire dept. as an EMT and I am not permitted to give out over the counter medications. I'm considered a medical professional, and I cant give out Motrin or Tylenol, why is the Border Patrol, a law enforcement organization, expected to do so? Its not being inhumane, its avoiding possible adverse reactions that could result in death. Border Patrol agents are trained in basic first aid, not how to preform a detailed physical assessment of a patient and know contraindications for medications and procedures.
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Yes, the USA mistreats illegal immigrants. But, we must mistreat them less than their home countries or they would not keep coming.
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I think we should be even harder on them. They are criminals you know.
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Where are these kids' parents? These children are in the U.S. illegally. They broke the law here. The U.S. authorities are NOT baby sitters! These kids are treated humanely. Send them all home, ASAP!
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Ugh!
Departing this site after having read some of the most disgusting comments, ever!
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#40 CPS can't even keep the American children in this country safe from abuse. Now you want CPS to keep illegal Mexican children safe as well?
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If these "poor unfortunate urchins"...more then likely gang members...Stay where they belong..This wouldn't happen. I still want to know which liberal whack job decided illegals have "rights". They are invaders and should be treated as such.
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If they dispensemeds even if overthe counter ones they'd get accused of practicing medicine without a license especially if someone would have adverse reaction.
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