Because in this case the separations were not a side effect of an otherwise legitimate policy, but were intentionally designed to deter people of particular racial and ethnic backgrounds from seeking asylum.
Declaring asylum seekers to be criminals without hearing their asylum claim is a contributing factor to my characterizing Trump’s separation policy as crime against humanity.
One of the components of a crime against humanity is that it is part of an official domestic law or policy, or carried out by officials in their official capacity.
Every country seperates arrested minors from arrested adults. How is that any different?
Because in this case the separations were not a side effect of an otherwise legitimate policy, but were intentionally designed to deter people of particular racial and ethnic backgrounds from seeking asylum.
That amounts to a crime against humanity.
Yes, anything sounds worse when you just make up insane lies about it
Interesting metacommentary
Are in favor of putting children and infants into federal jails?
No, I’m a compassionate human being.
I assume you just want criminals to walk free then.
Declaring asylum seekers to be criminals without hearing their asylum claim is a contributing factor to my characterizing Trump’s separation policy as crime against humanity.
I didn’t see anything in your source that indicates asylum seekers were deemed criminals without hearing their asylum claim.
Do you dispute it?
I’ve never seen any evidence that what you claim is true.
Illegally immigrating is a crime, regardless if they claim asylum after they get caught.
One of the components of a crime against humanity is that it is part of an official domestic law or policy, or carried out by officials in their official capacity.
So to you, having a secure border is a crime against humanity?
Requesting asylum isn’t a crime, you should read up on border laws if you’re going to be so cheeky and abrasive and wrong.
I didnt say requesting asylum was a crime. I said illegally immigrating was.
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