Gonzales says there 'possibly' needs to be limits on detaining children
Share and Follow


Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) said Sunday that there “possibly” needs to be limits when it comes to the detention of immigrant children.

“We do see, though, in the courts that the Trump administration is trying to do away with limits on child detention. One of ICE’s only family detention facilities is in your district in Texas. And you did vote for the one ‘big, beautiful bill,'” CBS News’s Margaret Brennan said on “Face the Nation.”

“And it includes a provision that allows families with children to be held indefinitely, which contradicts that long-standing precedent of putting a 20-day limit on detaining children. Do you think that needs to be changed in future legislation? Should there be limits on detaining kids?” Brennan asked.

“Possibly. I mean, the legislative piece is a much more long road,” Gonzalez replied. “What I’ve seen under both the Biden administration and the Trump administration is that it’s … a delicate balance, right? How do you keep families together? How do you make sure that there — there is coordination to what — to what country they’re going to?”

In the first few months of his second term, President Trump’s administration has intensely cracked down on immigration. 

Earlier this year, the Trump administration resumed family detention of immigrants, according to a legal nonprofit, rekindling a controversial practice mostly reduced under the Biden administration.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) also recently eliminated the age cap for new hires, letting those older than 40 become a part of its deportation force.

“We are ENDING the age cap for ICE law enforcement,” Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said on the social platform X. “Qualified candidates can now apply with no age limit.”

Share and Follow
You May Also Like

Controversial Allegations: Trump Administration Accused of Targeting Civilians, Drawing Parallels to Putin’s Actions

During Friday’s broadcast of “Ceasefire” on C-SPAN, Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA) criticized…

Netflix Acquires Warner Bros: Key Insights and Future Implications for the Streaming Industry

In a landmark move shaking the entertainment industry, Netflix has struck a…

Johnson Tract Gold-Zinc Mine in Alaska Gains FAST-41 Designation, Expediting Development

It seems like the spotlight is firmly fixed on Alaska’s energy…

Uplifting Initiative: Ministry Guides Teens in Restoring Car, Surprising Single Mom with Emotional Gift

The holiday season is often associated with giving, but while it…

Elon Musk’s Bold Retort to EU’s Speech Fine Gains Support from Senator Rubio

Elon Musk’s reaction to a hefty $140 million fine imposed by…

Shoppers Protest Sky-High Prices at UK Christmas Markets: £11.50 Mulled Wine and £18 Chocolate Stir Outrage

Amid the festive cheer of Christmas markets across the UK, disgruntled shoppers…

Coast Guard Sniper Intervenes as Authorities Seize 20,000 Pounds of Cocaine from Drug Vessel

Remarkable video has emerged capturing a dramatic moment when a U.S. Coast…

Revealed: Epstein and Dershowitz’s Alleged Campaign Against Critics of Israel Lobby

Newly uncovered emails reveal Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender, directly aided…