GOP Rep. Luna Sparks Controversy Over 'Family Separation' Comments

During a heated exchange at a House hearing, Luna defended the controversial immigration policies used during the Trump administration, arguing they were necessary to combat trafficking and confirm familial relationships.

• During a House hearing on immigration, GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna clashed with David J. Bier, associate director of immigration studies at the Cato Institute, over the 'family separation' immigration policies used during Donald Trump's administration.
• Luna argued that the family separation policies were implemented to combat trafficking at the border and confirm familial relationships.
• Bier countered Luna's arguments by pointing to a 2021 report from the Office of the Inspector General that was critical of the Trump administration's 'zero tolerance' policy on migrants.
• Luna's comments during the hearing sparked controversy, with some publications characterizing her stance as advocating for the return of the controversial family separation policy.
• The exchange between Luna and Bier has been widely reported and discussed, highlighting the ongoing debate over immigration policies in the U.S.

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