If they are seeking asylum, they're not criminals. Also are they detaining them in super maxes or something?
Maybe Cruz was on to something with expediting the processing via immigration judges.
Asylum seekers are not separated. Only the criminals (second time attempt, smuggling, cartels etc.) are being held in incarceration and their kids in separate care.
Are a lot of claims they are doing it to asylum seekers. Certainly is believable US law enforcement is lazy enough for that.