as most of these families are trying to cross to seek asylum, I thought, and should NOT be subjected to 'Criminal Immigration Enforcement' per 8 U.S.C. 1325(a).

If so, could you post it? Or post a link to it? Or otherwise direct me to it? I want to read it. Thanks!

8 U.S. Code § 1325 - Improper entry by alien

(a) Improper time or place; avoidance of examination or inspection; misrepresentation and concealment of facts
Any alien who (1) enters or attempts to enter the United States at any time or place other than as designated by immigration officers, or (2) eludes examination or inspection by immigration officers, or (3) attempts to enter or obtains entry to the United States by a willfully false or misleading representation or the willful concealment of a material fact, shall, for the first commission of any such offense, be fined under title 18 or imprisoned not more than 6 months, or both, and, for a subsequent commission of any such offense, be fined under title 18, or imprisoned not more than 2 years, or both.

(b) Improper time or place; civil penaltiesAny alien who is apprehended while entering (or attempting to enter) the United States at a time or place other than as designated by immigration officers shall be subject to a civil penalty of—
(1) at least $50 and not more than $250 for each such entry (or attempted entry); or
(2) twice the amount specified in paragraph (1) in the case of an alien who has been previously subject to a civil penalty under this subsection.
Civil penalties under this subsection are in addition to, and not in lieu of, any criminal or other civil penalties that may be imposed.
(c) Marriage fraud
Any individual who knowingly enters into a marriage for the purpose of evading any provision of the immigration laws shall be imprisoned for not more than 5 years, or fined not more than $250,000, or both.

(d) Immigration-related entrepreneurship fraud
Any individual who knowingly establishes a commercial enterprise for the purpose of evading any provision of the immigration laws shall be imprisoned for not more than 5 years, fined in accordance with title 18, or both.

have not/are not doing so under these terms, but that's just me.

I think his "zero tolerance" policy means this applies to anyone trying to enter the country at the southern border under any circumstances (particularly if their skin is brown). Period.

I share your

by Stephen Miller and implemented by Jeff Sessions.

That simple

shout this out....and keep shouting.....

assylum. They are not seeking an "illegal goal." They are desperate people who are seeking a better life. Jefferson Beauregard Sessions, your smart changes and updated approach were used by slave holders in the US, were used by the federal govt. in their attemps assimilate Indian children. It is a crime against humanity.

The memorandum only affects those along the southwest border. If you cross over from Canada or into Florida, the order does not apply.

America seems obsessed with punishing people, everyone except the rich.

downthread someone asks a question I mentioned to my husband yesterday.

Where are the girls?

All I have seen or heard discussed are "detention centers" where boys and babies are being kept.

Where are the girls? Why have we not heard of any of these centers where girls are being kept?

I sincerely hope it's just because the ones we have "found" so far are not facilities for girls, but even so, why isn't someone asking about and demanding to see the places for girls, too?

I am just concerned.

She has no maternal instinct to cloud her judgment on this issue.

Nope