Crisis at the Border: ABC7's Cheryl Jennings travels with Bay Area activists to help immigrant families

MCALLEN, Texas (KGO) -- ABC7's Cheryl Jennings traveled with a group of Bay Area moms that created a Facebook campaign to collect toys, clothes and books for families that have been separated at the border.

Cheryl was also invited to meet with Congresswoman Jackie Speier, D-Calif., during her investigation of conditions at detention centers for children and families in Texas. And she spoke exclusively with a border guard to hear what the tense situation looks like from his perspective.

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• "I want my mommy": Bay Area activist group


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