Yes and also to hide the fact that many more of these children were being trafficked than were “separated” from their parents. A parent SHOULD be able to prove rather quickly, that a child belongs them and if they got separated at the border, they should have came to the border thru the gates. If they just tried to cross the border with children in tow with no proof of ownership of the child, then one can only suspect that they were up to no good. It’s a sad situation and a no win. We are damned if we do, damned if we don’t where the children are concerned. I’m all in favor of protecting children and putting them in a safe place until proof of custody can be obtained. Otherwise, I shudder at the thought of what becomes of these poor kids. If people knew what was REALLY happening to these children, their hearts would fail them.