❗Unaccompanied children crossing the border has surged under the current administration.
🚨Reports reveal alarming cases of child exploitation and abuse in the United States.
💔Children are forced to work punishing jobs in violation of child labor laws.
📰The New York Times has published articles detailing the extent of child trafficking and neglect.
🔍Tens of thousands of children have been lost and unable to be reached by the government.
How many unaccompanied children have crossed the border?
—The number of unaccompanied children who have crossed the border is 345,807.
What is happening to these children?
—These children are facing abuse, exploitation, and working in punishing jobs in violation of child labor laws.
How has the surge of unaccompanied children impacted the United States?
—The surge has put a strain on resources and led to reports of child trafficking and neglect.
What has the current administration done to address this crisis?
—The administration has focused on enforcing the law and combating exploitation through investigative efforts.
Has the prior administration also reunited children with their families?
—Yes, the prior administration reunited children with their families in their home countries.
00:00The senator questions the secretary about the surge in child smuggling and exploitation at the border.
03:00The senator accuses the secretary of enabling the exploitation and indentured servitude of children, blaming the current administration's policies.
06:36The senator presents evidence from The New York Times articles about child exploitation and challenges the secretary's denial of responsibility.
