Kevin K. McAleenan: “There is no separation policy. There's a court order and an executive…”

On the recordJuly 17, 2019

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

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McAleenan clarifies the legal framework regarding child separations.

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