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Texas Senators Oppose, Area Reps. Stay Mum on Family Separations

Andrew Schultz
A photo of calmer times at the U.S./Mexico border.

The Texas Tribune asked every Texas member of Congress whether they support the Trump administration’s zero tolerance policy that is separating families at the U.S./Mexico border.

The state’s  two Republican senators, Jon Cornyn and Ted Cruz, said no. U.S. Reps. From Districts 4 and 5 – John Ratcliffe and Jeb Hensarling, respectively – did not answer.

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Scott Morgan has been an award-winning journalist since 2001. His work has appeared in several newspapers and magazines as well as online. He has also been an editor, freelancer, speaker, writing teacher, author, and podcaster.