Evangelical Christian Mike Pence defends imprisoning children without soap or toothbrushes

AlterNet logoChildren in immigrant detention centers are reportedly going without basic supplies like soap and toothbrushes but Vice President Mike Pence insisted on Sunday that it’s the fault of Congress.

During an interview on CNN, host Jake Tapper asked the vice president to “talk about the kids” who have been detained for crossing the border.

“Last week, legal advocates reported there are horrific conditions for children at the border,” Tapper said, pointing to reports that say children have gone without soap, toothbrushes and other itemsneeded for basic hygiene.

View the complete June 23 article by David Edwards from Raw Story on the AlterNet website here.