Biden administration is considering awarding $450,000 per person to families separated at the border under Trump's zero-tolerance policy
- Officials are considering the payments that could total close to $1 million for two people within the same family
- The ACLU which represents the families, has identified about 5,500 children separated from parents at the border during the course of the Trump-era policy
The Biden administration is considering paying out a whopping $450,000 per person to families separated at the southern border as it tries to settle lawsuits with migrants who say the policy caused them lasting psychological damage.
The American Civil Liberties Union, which represents the separated families, has identified about 5,500 children separated from parents at the border during the course of the Trump-era policy.
Meanwhile, Republicans were quick to condemn the report.
'I just about fell out of my chair when I read this. For the sake of our country, I hope this reporting is in error. This would be an OUTRAGE,' Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C.
'UNACCEPTABLE Report says Biden admin considering payments of 450k per person 2ppl who crossed the border ILLEGALLY Those are taxpayers dollars We should not be paying anything to ppl who break our laws,' Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, wrote on Twitter.
'Joe Biden wants to raise your taxes, but give $450,000 to illegal immigrants. Biden is putting America last,' said Rep. Ken Buck, R-Colo.
'Under @POTUS @JoeBiden: Pay more for #gasoline, #groceries, home heating, & everyday living necessities,' Rep. Bill Johnson, R-Ohio, wrote on Twitter.
'Joe Biden gave Americans a $1300 check but wants to give illegal immigrants $450,000, which is more than the 9/11 victims compensation fund. Amidst rising inflation, this is how he wants to spend your money. Priorities,' Rep. Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., wrote on Twitter.
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