Congresswoman Aumua Amata has welcomed the president’s order to end family separations.
President Donald trump today signed an executive order to allow children to stay with parents caught crossing the border illegally — moving to stop the family separations that have triggered a national outcry and political crisis for Republicans.
The measure would allow children to stay in detention with parents for an extended period of time.
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In a statement issued today Congresswoman Aumua said she welcomes the president’s move and adds, ” he is doing the right thing.”
She said that over the past 24 hours, she discussed the immigration issue with colleagues and heard many thoughts and concerns.
“Even before the President’s announcement, those conversations made me optimistic the Congress would make progress in the right direction, and the President had assured us he is open to the necessary solutions.”
The congresswoman reiterated her support for keeping families together in all but extreme cases that have been reviewed thoroughly by proper authorities.
She also supports sensible and prompt changes to the current practices.
Aumua said, “I strongly believe our national immigration policies must preserve, protect and encourage the family unit as much as possible, and I’m very pleased to see this important change.
“In discussions with colleagues, my guiding principle was that we should all focus on keeping the best interests of the child first, and I firmly believe we can continue to do that and still ensure the law is upheld.”
