4 Jul 2019

US Democrats outraged at border crisis

From Morning Report, 7:52 am on 4 July 2019

Democratic members of Congress have expressed outrage over the growing humanitarian crisis on the southern border after touring two Texas border facilities prompted by reports of deteriorating conditions.

A report from President Trump's own administration found extreme overcrowding at Texas border control facilities and a lack of basic facilities like running water.

Democratic congresswoman Madeleine Dean described her experience of the tour.

Washington correspondent Daniel Ryntjes has the details.