Phillips Condemns DesJarlais’ Support for Family Separation Policy

Rep. DesJarlais’ Support For Family Separation Policy Does Not Represent Tennessee Values

MURFREESBORO, TN – In response to Rep. Scott DesJarlais’ vocal support for the Trump administration’s family separation policy, Mariah Phillips, a public school teacher and candidate for Tennessee’s 4th Congressional District, released the following statement:

“As a mother of 5 children, I’m horrified at the sight of children being taken from their parents. As a teacher, I know the trauma being inflicted on these children will never go away. As a person of faith, this is not how I believe we love our neighbors. Rep. DesJarlais’ support for this policy is shameful, and does not represent the values of Tennesseans in the 4th District, regardless of their political party. We must make our voices heard in this moment and tell Congress to stand up to the administration and end this monstrous policy.”