Nielsen is drafting an executive action for Trump that would direct DHS to keep families apprehended at the border together during detention, via @colvinj @ctlong1. Nielsen is on her way to the White House to discuss the issue.

— Ken Thomas (@KThomasDC) June 20, 2018

And/but would not eliminate the admin stand on “catch and release.” Would deal with the 20-day issue but means families could be held together indefinitely. WH believes this will put Dems on defensive. https://t.co/7WdYXlwhrQ

— Maggie Haberman (@maggieNYT) June 20, 2018

Put Dems on the defensive??? Babies and children will still be in cages indefinitely! https://t.co/r6qNjmbyVa

— Topher Spiro (@TopherSpiro) June 20, 2018