Maria has three children. One was age 6. another 21/2. and another 6 weeks old. A 6weekold breastfeeding infant who had a viral infection. and the mother was received by the Immigration Service and thrown in jail. A story in the local newspaper pictures the children and describes the plight of the mother in Prince Georges County Jafl. A young woman who was not a threat to this community or this society was snatched in the Jaws of the immigration system and thrown into Jail for nearly 6 days. Apparently. the Immigration Service says. "We dont care about the children. We dont care about a 6weekold baby that is breastfeeding." We throw the mother in Jail. and that should not happen in this country. Mr. Chairman. my legislation prevents detention. except for 24 hours under deportation order. of a mother with children under 2 years of age. This legislation does not include protection for those involved in criminal
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