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Andrew Kramer: Treatment of refugees is a dark stain on America

Trump and his administration — backed by feckless Republican politicians — have intentionally created a humanitarian crisis at our southern border and at most detention centers.

As reported by the DHS Inspector General, conditions for immigrants are appalling - overcrowding, squalor, stench, hunger, lack of basic needs and sanitation, and grossly inadequate medical care. Many lack necessities like toothbrushes, soap and access to showers. Some are given rotten food and told to drink from toilets. Many holding pens are so overcrowded there’s no space to lie down. Tragically, several children and adults have died from cruel willful neglect.