Deb Haaland: “It is my priority, as it should be that of the Trump administration, to permanently protect this place.”

The decision to send a child across the border alone is unacceptable. My heart breaks every time a child is harmed because of poor policy.

On day one, I will overhaul CYFD. We will start from scratch with a secretary who has the right experience to serve our kids and move toward a system that provides consistent, high-quality care.

Their attempt to profit off this sacred place shows a clear lack of consideration and disrespect for the lives that New Mexicans live.

I look at this as a public health issue.