It is possible that she believes this. If you rule out all of the routine and effective enforcement measures as inhumane, he’s probably doing the best of what’s left.
It’s like if you want to lose weight but refuse healthy foods as an option to help you achieve that goal, you probably will do the best anybody can ever expect on a diet of nachos, burgers and ice cream. You will blow up like a balloon, but who can expect you to do any better?