Child Trafficking At Border Exposed, 80,000 Kids Missing

• Children crossing the border with names or numbers raise concerns about trafficking.

• Border Patrol faces challenges in distinguishing traffickers from relatives based on identifiers.

• Children with contact information risk being sent to prostitution rings or sweatshops.

Migrants rest in the desert along the border wall as they join hundreds of migrants gathering along the border Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, in Lukeville, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

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During a recent discussion, the topic of child trafficking at the border was brought to light. It was emphasized that numerous children are crossing the border, often with names or numbers written on them. This practice has raised concerns about potential involvement in child trafficking. The Border Patrol faces challenges in determining whether these identifiers belong to traffickers or relatives.

Insights from a visit to the southern border revealed alarming facts. Border officials confirmed that children arriving with contact information on them are at risk of being sent to known prostitution rings or sweatshops. This revelation underscores the misuse of American tax dollars in facilitating such exploitation.

The issue of missing children further complicates the situation. With approximately 80,000 children unaccounted for, tracking their whereabouts has become a significant challenge. The repercussions of family separations due to illegal border crossings, a policy briefly enforced during the previous administration, continue to resonate.

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Border Patrol faces challenges in distinguishing traffickers from relatives based on identifiers.

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Children crossing the border with names or numbers raise concerns about trafficking.

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Children with contact information risk being sent to prostitution rings or sweatshops.

Criticism was directed at the lack of attention given by Republicans to the missing children crisis. The urgency of addressing this issue was underscored by highlighting the prevalence of human trafficking in the country. Signs in public spaces encouraging individuals to report suspicious situations reflect the gravity of the underground human trafficking network.

The discussion shed light on the need for heightened awareness and action to combat child trafficking and protect vulnerable individuals at the border. The call for increased vigilance and advocacy to address this pressing issue resonated throughout the conversation.