Sen. Ted Cruz: 'Crisis' of separating families at the border can be stopped. Here's how.

In the middle of a nationwide backlash against immigration policies that can separate families, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has proposed a streamlined solution in an upcoming bill.

Cruz's proposal would involve doubling the number of immigration judges; authorizing temporary shelters that would keep families together; mandating that children not be separated from their families unless they are being abused; and expediting the review of asylum cases so families get a yes or no within 14 days.

"I think it is a plan that actually works," Glenn said on today's show.

Get the full story about Cruz's proposed bill and the shift in policy that has led to more family separations with our explainer here.

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