Kevin K. McAleenan: “That is an appalling accusation. Our men and women fight hard to protect people in our custody every single day.”

I think what happened to Oscar and Valeria is a tragedy. I think they deserve better.

No American should be comfortable with children in a police station for days on end. That's not an appropriate setting for kids.

There is no separation policy. There's a court order and an executive order that define the conditions for the welfare of the child.

This is completely unacceptable, and such a decision would raise serious Constitutional questions.