By comparing unauthorized entry into a country to a mere trespassing incident, CNN and MSNBC gloss over the legality and sovereignty issues at stake, argue critics. They contend that such media narratives erode the rule of law and encourage disrespect for legal pathways to immigration. These networks are accused of bias, misrepresenting the notion of 'justice' to favor a lawless approach to border control.
CNN, MSNBC Undermine Rule of Law by Sympathizing with Illegal Immigration
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Jan-29
Crime
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Someone breaks into your house. They're arrested before they attack anyone or steal anything. Should they be set free because their "only crimes" was illegally entering your house? According to Monday's MSNBC and CNN, the answer would apparently be "yes." On …