Customs and Border Protection says it's not running low on supplies after claims of 'appalling' conditions for migrant children
“It makes me feel powerless knowing there’s children taking care of toddlers and little kids,” Gabriel Acuña told the Texas Tribune. “Knowing what’s happening in your community and that you can’t give these kids supplies to clean or clothe themselves — it’s heartbreaking."CBP moved about 300 migrant children from the border station to a tent detention camp in Tornillo on Monday.
The official said allegations of inadequate food and sanitation were being"taken seriously" and being investigated.CBP said in a statement Tuesday afternoon that Border Patrol carried out existing contingency plans to manage the number of migrant children by expanding capacity in additional facilities in the El Paso sector.
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that while he was"very concerned" about the conditions at border facilities,"it's in much better shape than it ever was."Daniella Silva is a reporter for NBC News, specializing in immigration and inclusion issues, as well as coverage of Latin America.Gabe Gutierrez is an NBC News Correspondent based in Atlanta, Georgia. He reports for all platforms of NBC News, including"TODAY," “NBC Nightly News," MSNBC and NBCNews.com.
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