“That’s What the Law Says”: Brianna Lyman Clashes with Abby Phillip Over Asylum Detentions

CNN's Abby Phillip pressed Brianna Lyman on the morality of detaining asylum seekers who followed legal processes like the CBP One app, questioning if it's right to "snatch people off the street" with no criminal records. Lyman fired back decisively, clarifying that U.S. law explicitly allows detention even for those actively seeking asylum—it's not just permitted, it's the legal standard. When Phillip pivoted to public sentiment and moral views, Lyman delivered a powerful analogy, stating that whether parents are really abandoning their children and not letting them in the house? No." The exchange was cut short, but it perfectly highlights the real debate, following the law versus emotional appeals. Brianna Lyman Highlighted Trump's Administration border security approach enforcing existing statutes protects American communities first.