Obama attempted to defend mass deportation by claiming that his administration was focused on deporting: “Felons, not families. Criminals, not children. Gang members, not a mom who’s working hard to provide for her kids.” But of course, “felons” have families. And “criminals” are often children or teenagers. The notion that if you’ve ever committed a crime you’re permanently disposable is the very idea that has rationalized mass incarceration in the United States.
