Brewer: Unaccompanied alien kids released to people we know nothing about

Jim Jamitis | 8:35 PM on July 22, 2014

It’s unconscionable feds are releasing children into the custody of people of which little – if anything – is known. http://t.co/6oh4L4t85H

— Jan Brewer (@GovBrewer) July 22, 2014

https://twitter.com/julsvm/status/491728730457264128

Stay classy.

@GovBrewer The feds are no better than the children's parents. The people who are taking these kids are most likely illegal too.

— Tori Hart ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (@ToriHart4) July 22, 2014

The text of Governor Brewer’s press release:

“I, along with my fellow governors, today participated in a conference call with the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Director of the White House Office Intergovernmental Affairs. During the call, it was confirmed what I have long suspected – the Obama administration has specifically chosen to avoid its due diligence and is releasing Unaccompanied Alien Children into the care and custody of so-called ‘sponsors’ — individuals about whom the administration does not check immigration or deportation status.

“As a Governor, it’s beyond frustrating that, once again, this administration deliberately neglects its duty to act in a responsible manner and uphold the law. But as a mother, it’s unconscionable that federal officials willingly release children into the permanent custody of people of which little – if anything – is known.

“I call on the President Obama and his administration to immediately correct this practice and expedite the removal of illegal aliens to their home country. The American people have had enough. They demand immediate action to return illegal aliens – whether adults or minors – to their countries of origin and secure our border. I am confident voters will hold our elected officials accountable at the ballot box.”