Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on the shutdown and Trump’s address: “The women and children on the border seeking refuge and opportunity in the U.S. with nothing but the shirt on their backs are acting more American than any person who seeks to keep them out ever will be.” pic.twitter.com/VrJcEEmyLW

— Axios (@axios) January 9, 2019

The Democrats no longer are able to make a moral distinction between those who seek to come here legally and those who come here illegally. That represents a breakdown in respect for the law and a huge problem for our nation. https://t.co/6ri4XneeYT

— Ari Fleischer (@AriFleischer) January 9, 2019

Gonna shout this until I am hoarse:

SEEKING ASYLUM IS LEGAL!!!!!!!

IT IS A RIGHT PROTECTED UNDER BOTH DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL LAW!!!!! https://t.co/QV3mgFVNTN

— Chris Hayes (@chrislhayes) January 9, 2019

The media has truly failed on getting this information out: Chris is correct. Presenting yourself at the border for asylum is legal. https://t.co/jabbVR98JY

— Soledad O’Brien (@soledadobrien) January 9, 2019

And this is why a wall will do NOTHING but waste money.