A photo is making the rounds on social media of a little boy stuck inside a cage and which many immigration advocates say is a depiction of how the Trump administration’s “zero tolerance” policy is separating kids from their families. However, many people sharing the photo are unaware of its original context.
This is what happens when a government believes people are “illegal.”
Kids in cages. pic.twitter.com/OAnvr9cl3P
— Jose Antonio Vargas (@joseiswriting) June 12, 2018
The photo gained traction on Twitter last week after journalist and filmmaker Jose Antonio Vargas tweeted the photo with the caption: “This is what happens when a government believes people are ‘illegal.’ Kids in cages.”
Many others shared the photo with a few words torching the Trump administration’s immigration policies and encouraged others to share the picture.
Although many social media users claimed the boy in the photo was an illegal immigrant trapped in a cage by immigration authorities, the photo is actually from a June 10 protest staged outside of Dallas City Hall, according to the fact-checking website Snopes.
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The democrats will do any thing to get back in power. Beware of there lies cause that is just what it is LIES.
It should be exposed to the citizens of this nation that this play on “illegal children” being brought in to the U S are the same weapon used in previous wars. The greatest percentages of these children are NOT coming in with their biological parents. They have been given over to the “movement” by their parents, some are kidnapped, and others are bought and sold for the purpose you see now. They come with no papers (birth certificates) so they cannot be identified as to who they “belong” . The North Vietnamese, Viet Cong, used kids , sending them into the mine fields and into the firing lines. North Korea used the same method, and so has the Taliban and Hamas. What really ticks me is the long time democrat politicians know this. But they are using the same ploy for their political purposes. I guarantee that at least 50% of these kids DO NOT belong to any of the illegals that have crossed the border.
What kind of parents bring their children to a protest or another country illegally where they can be arrested? I’ll tell you. BAD PARENTS! They are to blame, not US laws! Wake up citizen!
The corrupt MSM works in collusion with the Democrat political machine. Neither the Press nor the Democrats are interested in facts, truth, laws, which must be legislated by Congress to change the law. The issue of the children of illegals was bound to happen, the Democrats wanted it to happen as it has, while Senator Schumer, more of a snake than human, wanted the dilemma of children brought by illegals to insulate the parents, if all of those adults are truly parents of the kids.
The Democrats refuse to vote with the Republicans to change the laws, for fear that Trump,who must sign the bill to be legal, would be credited by the people for signing the bill change to make it legal. This has become a very ugly situation for the nation, but thus far, the Leftists thought that the federal government, under duress, would just allow illegals to walk right in. It amounts to the smuggling of illegals into our country, in daylight and full view despite our nation’s laws.
I have a Trump bumper sticker on my car,come mess with it and see what happens,punk liberal.
Funny that this situation existed during terms of two other President’s and I never heard a word. WHY IS IT SO IMPORTANT NOW THAT PEOPLE ARE WAKING UP AND JUST LEARNING ABOUT SOMETHING THAT WENT ON FOR 16 YEARS PRIOR TO TRUMP?
Excellent observation. But, the “deep state” has been foiled multiple times in its obsession to discredit President Trump.
The Leftists have tried the “Russia collusion”,using Mueller,
Nothing proved! Now, the Leftists fear of a “wall” dictates that no Democrat member of House or Senate should vote for any wall allocation, while all of the sudden throngs of illegals storm our unprotected border, using children to create an emotional situation blaming the man the Leftists are still obsessed about, President Trump. They cannot stand the progress he’s made in national economy, lowest unemployment in 20 years, greater job market, solid GNP, and international affairs, while striking down one unconstitutional violation of Obama’s after another.
Illegals should be with they children set immediately from they come and the way how they come we are not trashbag for the other country who can not take care of theirs citizens and the people who attempt get here illegaly should change theirs country and not bring they misery to our country, we don’t need socialism.
Do criminals take their kids to jail with them. No, Social Services takes the kids and puts them in foster care.
Ray Hill. I think you are full of it. Children in cages go way back to Bill Clinton 1997 when the law was passed. Obama enforced this very same law. It is to divide the illegals from their children who were given up to smugglers and others who cross illegally. It is planned to play on your emotions. Hey if they were not illegal this would not be happening
I’ve seen the original photo. It’s a group of kids who are holding signs, and their parents are right next to them outside the “cage.” They aren’t even “locked in.” This boy’s mother was right there but chose not to take him out. He’s looking at her – so blame the mother, not the government. There are people walking around outside, and some have microphones. It’s a large dog crate, people. Jeez. Look at the pic – you can see it’s not a ‘holding pen’ for people.
Thanks for sharing the truth with us, JoAnne!
Ray Hill is living proof that “liberalism is a mental disorder!” Even when the truth is presented to them in an un-biased fashion, supported by a left leaning org. (Snopes) they would rather believe a lie told to them by the MSM or their socialist handlers to support their left leaning narrative. Chilling!!!
Last evening national news aired a recording of baby’s crying ma ma and the follow up of Hillary and Barbara Bush stating how horrible Trumps actions were separating parents from their kids, cruel. This morning the New York Times verified by Ann Coulter reported the recording was staged and the kids were coached so the press would magnify it. The left would stoop any any method to destroy Trump. Reminds me of the Taliban that would turn infants into suicide bombers.
Doesn’t this forum have any rules? Why would it be allowed for someone to just post the same inane comment over and over again?
If rules were displayed, it’s doubtful that everyone commenting would have read such rules. Anyone reading a comment and disagreeing with same, can dispute it by counter-commenting. I believe whether one is “for” or “against”, as adults we ought to be able to handle it, as frustrating as it can be.
Why would you continue to read it over and over
How you liberal criminals can continue your incessant LIES is so insulting to us TRUE Amerocans should be illegal itself. Hiding behind your claims of first amendment facade deserve a jail term.
This phony photo is not as bad as the photo of people in cages during Obama’s rule. Those photos were shown last week as evidence of Republican mistreatment of children and illegals. Publishing photos that don’t show what they really are is a lie itself, Mr. Hill. Shame on you for propogating a lie as that make YOU a liar.
@Ray Hill, If you have the brain power to type out a message, maybe you can find enough intelligence to click on the following web site: https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/toddler-cage-photo/
So whats new with the Progressive Left creating propaganda to fit their narrative?
The crux of the situation is that the kids and parents are illegal. turn around, go back to your own Country and if you want to come to the United States do it legally. These illegals want all the comforts the the United States , free medical, dental, housing and food, which the citizens of tnet Couontry.I for one am sick of it. Trump and Sessions are right. America will not become a a refugee
It all comes down to those who believe and those who choose not to follow Christ. The real battle is spiritual. Demonic forces trying to destroy the values of our founding fathers. One nation under God indivisible with justice and liberty for all. Migrants are to be welcomed IF they come legally and respect our laws, our culture and our God. If not, send them back.
The left is the ones that created this problem and when the democRATS asked Reagan to give amnesty to 3.5 million illegals they promised they would secure the border. Later Reagan said that was the worst mistake he made, he knew the deomocRATS would not but was hoping. The democRATS do not want a solution Trump offered and they said NO. Obama could have passed immigration right after he was in office but did he NO! They are a bunch of incompetent, clueless and blame as dumb and any one who would vote for them should have their heads examined.
Reagan caused great harm to this country by that amnesty. His was the first amnesty for illegals. He went against what was right to appease liberals.
You lie. Trump lies, Sessions lies and all of those you march out to defend this policy lies. We have seen other cages and heard other children begging for their parents. This is inhumane and you are doing it on purpose. This will result on revenge being taken on supporters of Republican candidates and they and you deserve it.
The “cage photo” was indicated to have been taken Aug.10,2017 at a completely different location. This was divulged earlier today, while every type of recrimination and accusation is flying based upon the mean spirited, but clever ruse started to arouse the public into fighting with each other.
You will probably doubt it, all I can offer is take it or leave it, but when the fuss simmers down, you may find that the cage photo did not happen today, or yesterday.
The headline here is that Snopes told something close to the truth
All these countries that we send aid to should not be getting aid if they are sending illegals to get into this country. We spend over 1/2 trillion on illegals it is about time these countries that are sending illegals start paying for them!
You have a point, in view of the fact that the adults involved, plus children, do not try entering at Ports of Entry, where Customs SVC of Homeland Security can process them if they seek entry as refugees. Apparently, these people are totally uninformed….or intentionally diverted to our southern border to challenge Border Patrol authorities… or to create chaos. Incidentally, Nat’l Guard troops sent earlier from three Democrat-controlled states (CO,MA, I forget the 3rd state…All were recalled /deactivated by the three Democrat Governors.
I doubt if all of this was spontaneous, it shapes up as preplanned. Notice also, the MSM which hardly reports news, but will report what it favors only, is guilty of agitating ,when cooler heads would prevail.
Sorry, sucker, we have seen the children in cages and heard their cries for their parents. You lie, Trump lies, Sessions lies and all those you march out lie. This is the sort of thing that will cause good Americans to take revenge on the supporters of Republican candidates and you all deserve it.
that’s what happens if parents broke the law. how about you try breaking and entering to the WH. see what your kid(s) will do when they haul your ass to jail.
Where are the pics of these atrocities you’ve seen with your own eyes? You lie, Bill lies, Hillary lies, Obama lies, and all those you march out lie. This is the sort of thing that will cause bad DEMOCRATS to take revenge on the supporters of AMERICA, and it is NOT deserved.
Hey Ray Hill, you ignorant socialist A-Hole, the PROBLEM is BECAUSE worthless people leave their own countries and ILLEGALLT ENTER the US< with the INTENT of stealing, and causing other crimes, AND< they bring their children as a way to scam the US, but IF they cared about their children, they would stay in their OWN TURD WORLD countries and try to make something of themselves, OR apply for LEGAL entry to the US instead of just showing up at the border nd expecting imediate FREE money, medical care, food, and housing, which is what they want and EXPECT to get for FREE. . So, A-Hole, are YOU willing to pay for all of these criminals who put their own children in danger? Tell us what YOUR Solution to their criminal activity should be, you brainless socialist? Would YOu show up at the socialist country of your choice WiTH your children, and demand and expect the free housing, food, medical care, and money? They do, A-HOLE!
Ray, you are so disturbed, there is no help for you except 9mm hollow point in the coming civil war between the progressive-fascist Dems (hard core liars) and we Americans. You have eyes, but cannot see the truth about the lies of the left. You re their useful idiot. Just like the followers of earlier progressives such as Lenin, Stalin, Hitler, Mussolini, etc..
Your a fully qualified “WHACKO”
Despite Barack Obama enforcing this same law throughout his presidency. It is just politically expedient for them to care about the situation at the border now. The fact of the matter is, the immigrants who seek asylum lawfully are not arrested or separated from their families. Only people caught illegally entering the United States are separated pending adjudication.
Debra has it right! Political expedience is the answer, Sen. Schumer has been busy all day, MSM has been glued to him, while he repeats incessantly that President Trump can relieve the entire situation. Schumer definitely was attempting to inflame whatever public he could, against the President.
YOU ARE THE LIAR. ILLEGALS ARE NOT WELCOME HERE YOU ARE THE SUCKER MOVE TO MEXICO
Typical lies from a typical looser!
Let me see, he is either related to Hillary, or a democrat from California
Those children in cages all happened when Obama was president.
Exactly! Photo taken om Aug.10,2017….
There is another picture making the rounds of children in cages. It was taken in 2014 under the OBAMA administration Remember that if any White child’s parents are arrested that the child will also be separated from his parents. We do have to come up with a better system to handle illegal immigrants, but lets stop blaming Trump for everything.
Who is “you all” ? Sounds like a death threat to me,maybe you should be locked up sucker!
So Ray I take it you have personally seen the children in cages. Did you say anything or alert anyone else of the situation?
Here’s a thought. Don’t come to the border illegally and you won’t have to be separated. To difficult for liberal comprehension I know but maybe one day you’ll see the light. Here’s another idea, go to the Mexico border and demand asylum, free housing, free food etc. and let us all know how that works out for you.
all words and no action…your a coward and would never stand up to anyone that will give you what your asking for…its easy to write what you think should be done but don’t ever mess with any of my friends or family because it will end badly for YOU
Watch out RH. We, the deplorable, are NRA members. You and all your comrades communists will get what you deserve. You guys accept the fail and wait 8 yrs. as we did with the pass president. Also, take the pedal out of the metal, a civil war could be possible.
Truth matters NOT to a socialist…only that this country is turned into a hell-hole like all the other countries socialist have destroyed…period!
You mean like Norway, Denmark, and Holland?
Sorry, sucker. We have seen them and heard the children within them begging for their parents, You lie, Trump lies, Session lies and all the suck-asses you roll out lie. This the sort of thing that will result in revenge being taken against those with Republican candidate bumper stickers on their cars and you all deserve it.
no the Democrat’s lie these are pictures from when Obama was president he did this of course you’ll believe the liars and traitors
Bill Clinton lied, Barack Hussein Obama lied, the whole Democrat party lied all about the same thing … but you will take it out on Republicans?
Yes I heard them lies the lil 14 year old girl throat cut and dismembered by MS13 yes that is the kind of people we want walking the streets!
misguided fellow eh
This uproar has little to do with solving the long-existing immigration problem; it is yet another opportunity for the Left’s “resist” movement to create chaos with three objectives: win the mid-term election; impeach Trump and continue the undocumented immigration of people who will, one way or another, become their reliable voters .
You are totally insane Ray. Devoid of all knowledge and awareness. Or you are just another paid Soros troll. Or both.
And you Ray Hill are a socialist, libTURD, demoCRAP IDIOT……. get a job………
Ray, you seem ready to believe anything negative about conservatives. This proves how bias you truly are. Conservatives support our nation and our constitution, do you? All people should be free and responsible for their own care and actions. Far to many people expect Big Government to be their caretaker and financial supporter. Look at the world and at history to see how that works out in the long run, It’s called dictatorship and disaster. If that what you wish for, I hope you look elsewhere and do not work to ruin MY COUNTRY!
Ray Hill Who is “you all” ? Sounds like a death threat to me,maybe you should be locked up sucker!
Where did you see this for yourself, or are you the liar, like most of the liberal democrat communists.
Watch out RH. We, the deplorable are NRA members. The lefties communist pushing to a civil war
Just because you repeat a blatant lie over and over again doesn’t make it true! Get a life and be an American, If not go somewhere that is more you liking!!