The So-Called Immigration Border Crisis Is Neither

*It’s been hard to ignore the recent flood of stories, opinion and commentary about the child immigrant humanitarian crisis. It’s understandable, given that mainstream media finally noticed the uptick in unaccompanied migrant apprehensions that started in 2009. Once the media machine zoned-in on the story it took on a life of its own. It’s a good thing; the attention is needed, but it can also be frustrating separating the good journalism and commentary from the droning, repetitive chaff.  Here’s a good piece. VL

By Sally Kohn, The Daily Beast

We have had an immigration crisis for a long time in the United States. Now we also have a humanitarian crisis. It’s important we understand the distinction—and do something to solve both. Some clarifying facts are in order.

Central American children are fleeing their countries because of violence.

Central American kids are NOT fleeing their countries because of U.S. immigration policy.

The United States/Mexico border is NOT broken—this crisis actually shows the border is secure.

Republicans who attack Obama for not “enforcing laws” now don’t want to enforce Central American refugee laws we have on the books.

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[Photo courtesy office of Rep. Henry Cuellar]