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The discussion centers around the alarming issue of child trafficking in the U.S., particularly concerning unaccompanied alien children. It is claimed that the government has become complicit in a vast trafficking network, with allegations that children are being released to unvetted sponsors, often linked to criminal activities. Whistleblowers from HHS reveal systemic failures in vetting sponsors, leading to children being placed in dangerous situations. The conversation highlights the role of NGOs and government agencies in facilitating this crisis, with calls for accountability and action to rescue the missing children. The urgency of the situation is emphasized, urging the public to recognize the gravity of the issue and take action to protect vulnerable children from exploitation.

Children shared harrowing experiences, including being separated from parents at the border. Some were as young as three, relying on others for basic care. Reports of sexual assault in facilities raised concerns, but there was no clear protocol for handling such cases. A significant number of children were processed and placed with sponsors, yet follow-up wellness calls by HHS were reportedly never conducted. This lack of oversight contributed to the alarming number of missing children, with inadequate documentation accepted for placements. There were instances of children being released to individuals with questionable backgrounds, raising serious safety concerns. The situation has led to calls for accountability for those responsible for these failures.

Good afternoon. This joint hearing focuses on the trafficking, exploitation, and missing unaccompanied children at the Southwest border. We are examining how current border policies have allowed dangerous cartels and traffickers to exploit vulnerable children. The number of unaccompanied minors arriving has surged, with nearly 530,000 encounters under the Biden administration, compared to less than half that during the Trump administration. Many children arrive with no clear family connections, often appearing drugged. The administration claims to have humanitarian policies, yet these situations reflect a failure to protect these children. Agencies like CBP, ICE, and HHS are overwhelmed and unable to properly vet sponsors, leading to over 85,000 children reported lost. This is unacceptable, and we must address human trafficking and ensure the safety of these children. Thank you to our witnesses for being here today.

You testified that every child receives a know your rights presentation, but they are still being exploited by labor traffickers. You do not require sponsors to document their relationship with the child or conduct background checks on all adults in the household. The safety and well-being of children is claimed to be a top priority, but the reality suggests otherwise. The director is questioned about warning the secretary of children being at risk and the alarming number of unaccompanied children in the system. The director's lack of knowledge and failure to address these issues are highlighted, emphasizing the need for better protection of vulnerable children.

Senator Hawley questions Miss Marcos about the treatment of children in the care of the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). He highlights reports of children being exploited for labor and sex trafficking, and criticizes the lack of proper vetting and background checks for sponsors. Senator Hawley also questions Miss Marcos about her communication with the secretary and accuses her of not doing her job effectively. He concludes by expressing concern about the large number of unaccompanied children and the lack of oversight in their care.

Senator Grassley is commended for his efforts to protect vulnerable children and investigate trafficking in the ORR program. Research reveals a market for juvenile organ harvesting and the use of stash houses by cartels to exploit victims. Cartels target migrant children for trafficking into the US. Post-placement protections are inadequate, with instances of missing children. ORR's use of NGO contractors lacks accountability, leading to risks for children. Urgent reform is needed to address exploitation and trafficking in the unaccompanied children program.

During the Biden administration, around 300,000 unaccompanied children have been placed with sponsors. The process involves identifying a sponsor, regardless of whether the child has claimed asylum. However, it's worth noting that there is no mandatory FBI criminal background check system for these sponsors. While some sponsors undergo an FBI background check, not all of them do. The New York Times reported that in 85,000 cases, there was no answer when a call was made 30 days after the child was placed with the sponsor. The Biden administration does not consider it their responsibility to track what happens to these children, including the 300,000 placed with sponsors.

Children were sent to addresses flagged for sexual abuse without proper vetting. A whistleblower revealed that the Office of Refugee Resettlement repeatedly placed a child identified as a victim of sex trafficking with abusers. During a recent hearing, the secretary admitted they do not verify the legal status of these children, stating that extensive vetting slows down the process. The priority seems to be moving a large number of children quickly, rather than ensuring their safety.

The speaker asserts that the United States federal government is the world’s largest child sex trafficking organization in modern history, stating that thousands of unaccompanied alien children (UACs) are being raped at this very moment. He is a retired Border Patrol deputy patrol agent in charge in the San Diego sector, with 24 years of service, who worked under five presidents and says only one president secured the border: Donald Trump. He contrasts the border era under President Joe Biden as the opposite, describing Biden’s first day as the start of 94 executive orders that cascaded from Washington, obliterating immigration policy that had secured the border. He claims Biden, through Department of Homeland Security secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, created policy out of thin air, ignored federal immigration law, and facilitated “the largest mass invasion into America that the world has ever seen.” The speaker contends that the United States will spend hundreds of billions of dollars in four years to fund the needs of over 50,000,000 illegal aliens who populate the nation, and that “between one in six and one in seven residents in America is an illegal alien,” describing the demographic shift as the greatest in modern history. After his Border Patrol career, he wrote a bestselling book titled The intentional destruction of American immigration system and produced two documentaries. He asserts that Biden, Harris, and Mayorkas intentionally, strategically, and purposely weaponized illegal immigration as a tool to transform America, and that within this invasion, the unspoken evil of child trafficking—specifically child sex trafficking—has flourished. He projects that by the end of this administration, the number of trafficked children will have grown to over 550,000 UACs. He notes that these children are arrested, released into America, and then lost. To illustrate, he contrasts CBP data: in Trump’s last year, CBP arrested 30,557 UACs who were accounted for and not lost; in Biden’s first year, CBP arrested 147,975 UACs, most of which are unaccompanied and lost. In 2023, Health and Human Services officials Javier Bacera and Robin Marcos are said to have admitted that their agency had no contact with over 85,000 UACs. He asserts that DHS, HHS, and ORR did nothing to correct this humanitarian disaster; instead, they created policies to increase the efficiency of moving UACs from the border to the interior of the United States to unknown and unbonded sponsors, with unaccompanied alien children being handed off to total strangers. A year later, the inspector general overseeing DHS released a report stating the number of lost UACs was not 85,000 but over 320,000. The speaker and his business partner, Ryan Matt, spent six months traveling across America filming a documentary titled “What Is Treason Trafficked?” through which they spoke with officers, agents, and whistleblowers from various agencies. They say the federal government knowingly and actively facilitated these criminal acts.

The speaker addresses the committee, expressing concern for the safety of migrant children, particularly the 85,000 missing children. They highlight the exploitation and trafficking of children, including forced labor and sex trafficking. The speaker shares their personal experience at a California intake site, witnessing indigenous children from Guatemala who cannot ask for help due to language barriers. They describe cases of multiple sponsors, debt bondage, and the lack of access to law enforcement for these vulnerable children. The speaker urges the committee to prioritize oversight, transparency, and accountability within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). They suggest utilizing data analytics to rescue children and prosecute criminals, improving the vetting process for sponsors, and holding sponsors accountable. The speaker also calls for an end to retaliation against whistleblowers.

President Biden's border policies led to a surge in illegal immigration, with over 500,000 unaccompanied children crossing the border. The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) struggled to care for these children, releasing them to unsafe sponsors without proper vetting. ORR's oversight weakened, allowing children to be exploited for labor, resulting in injuries and even death. Despite calls for reform, the Biden administration failed to cooperate with investigations into these issues. Transparency is lacking, and protecting children should not be a partisan matter. Urgent action is needed to prevent further harm to vulnerable children.

HHS, under the current administration, has ended its role as the principal vector for child trafficking in the U.S. According to the speaker, during the Biden administration, HHS became a collaborator in child trafficking and slavery. The speaker claims the administration is aggressively trying to find the 300,000 children that were lost by the Biden administration.

HHS employees are tasked with reuniting children with sponsors, but they often encounter fake documents and inadequate verification processes. Instead of thorough checks, they rely on Google searches to validate IDs, which are often just photocopies. There’s no formal training on how to assess these documents. In one instance, a team discovered that an address they were sending children to was a strip club, revealing a serious oversight in the vetting process. Reports indicate that many children were placed in potentially dangerous situations, with alarming numbers sent to locations linked to trafficking activities. This raises concerns about the effectiveness of child welfare practices under the current system.

The unaccompanied children's portal at the Office of Refugee Resettlement contains valuable data on migrant children. Sharing information with law enforcement to identify trafficked kids was difficult due to lack of training and access restrictions. HHS does not provide full portal access to law enforcement or the Inspector General, hindering investigations into child trafficking cases. This lack of transparency raises concerns about intentional negligence and criminal behavior within the program.

The speaker testifies about the crisis of 85,000 missing migrant children, alleging they are trafficked through a network starting in their home countries, continuing through the US border, and ending when the ORR delivers them to sponsors, some of whom are criminals who exploit children for income. The speaker volunteered to help the Biden administration with the crisis at the southern border in 2021 as part of Operation Artemis. The speaker personally witnessed vulnerable indigenous children from Guatemala becoming captives, case managers distraught by the children's experiences, and sponsors attempting to sponsor children from multiple sites using multiple addresses. The speaker claims children are in debt bondage, facing modern-day slavery with no access to law enforcement. The speaker suggests HHS prioritize oversight, transparency, and accountability, and recommends data analysts at the PACE analyze the data to rescue children and prosecute criminals. The speaker also urges a shift from prioritizing speed to prioritizing safety, revamping the vetting process for sponsors, and stopping retaliation against whistleblowers.

Today, we discuss how the Biden administration's open border policy aids drug and human traffickers. Despite warnings and evidence, little action has been taken to address the issue. Whistleblowers have revealed that unaccompanied migrant children are being handed over to criminals, including sex traffickers. Over 85,000 children are unaccounted for after being apprehended or released to sponsors. The administration's lack of response to these concerns shows neglect and a disregard for the safety of these vulnerable children. Action is needed to prevent further harm.

The speaker claims their soon-to-be-released research shows 35,000 "tender age kids" have been rescued. They allege that 70% of documentation from sponsors, arranged by NGOs through HHS, is fraudulent. This created a pipeline of children into sex trafficking and slave labor. Criminal case files are being built by interviewing these children to find out what happened to them. The speaker states they are identifying, locating, and rescuing more children, and building criminal files based on testimony and fraudulent vetting documentation. They predict many NGO employees will be arrested.

In 2020, the GAO identified several issues with the Trump administration's management of temporary shelters, including a lack of checks on state licenses, insufficient audits, and poor information sharing. Eight recommendations were made to address these deficiencies. Five have been implemented, while three remain open, with progress being made. The ongoing recommendations focus on ensuring adherence to policies and accurate record-keeping.

The Biden administration's border policies have led to a surge of unaccompanied children, creating opportunities for exploitation. Vulnerable children are being trafficked with taxpayer dollars due to a failure to properly vet sponsors. One interviewee shared that on her journey over the border, people in her group were robbed, several girls including her were raped, and she witnessed the decapitation. Children are not going to their parents but are being trafficked, with government officials complicit. The HHS ORR program is a failure, allowing children to be trafficked on their watch. Over 500,000 children have arrived at the border alone and are funneled through agencies and contractors with little training to protect them. Children are being placed with sponsors with criminal history and gang affiliations. There is a market for juvenile organ harvesting, and cartels rely on gangs to facilitate trafficking within the U.S. Tax dollars are funding child and human trafficking, essentially slavery, sanctioned by the government and NGOs.

In the past three years, the number of unaccompanied children encountered at the border has dramatically increased. In 2020, there were 19,657, while in 2021, it rose to 140,000, and in 2022, it reached 149,000. In 2023, there were 131,000. The cause of this surge is unclear, but it is evident that something is driving more people to our borders. We need to find a balanced solution that reflects our values and brings order to the border. It is crucial to treat these children as real human beings and provide them with protection and assistance. However, our current system may not be equipped to handle the increasing numbers and ensure their well-being.

Over 500,000 unaccompanied migrant children have been encountered at the southern border since the Biden administration began. Many of these children have been lost in the system, with over 85,000 reported out of contact after being released to sponsors. Concerns about their safety have risen, as some have fallen victim to labor exploitation and trafficking. Overcrowded detention facilities have led to poor living conditions, and children are sometimes released without thorough background checks. Advocacy groups warn of the risks these children face, including human trafficking. Critics argue that the lack of clear immigration policies has contributed to this crisis. The need for accountability and effective oversight is urgent, as many children remain unaccounted for. The situation highlights a significant humanitarian crisis that demands immediate attention and action from policymakers.

HHS, under the current administration, has ended its role as the principal vector for child trafficking in the U.S. According to the speaker, during the Biden administration, HHS became a collaborator in child trafficking and slavery. The speaker claims the administration is aggressively working to find the 300,000 children allegedly lost by the Biden administration.

We need more resources to address the crisis of unaccompanied migrant children, which has escalated under the Biden administration. Over 526,000 unaccompanied children have crossed the border since 2021, with many released to sponsors without proper vetting, leading to exploitation and trafficking. The Office of Refugee Resettlement's budget for unaccompanied children reached $6.9 billion in 2023, yet significant mismanagement has resulted in tens of thousands of children going missing or being placed in dangerous situations. Reports indicate that many children are forced into labor or unsafe conditions after being released. The administration prioritized speed over safety, failing to protect vulnerable children from further victimization. This situation represents a monumental failure that requires urgent attention and accountability.

Speaker 0 questions Speaker 1 about the whereabouts of unaccompanied children who crossed the border during President Biden's term. Speaker 1 doesn't have the exact figures but promises to provide them later. Speaker 0 then mentions that these children are being trafficked for sex, with estimates suggesting that at least 30% of young women and children are sexually abused during their journey. Speaker 1 doesn't have specific numbers but emphasizes that even one case is too many. They mention that any flagged cases are referred to appropriate authorities within 24 hours. Speaker 0 concludes by expressing concern about the volume of trafficking and the need to end this process that benefits drug cartels at the expense of child sex trafficking.

I appreciate Senator Grassley's investigation into sponsors of migrant children, highlighting cases of abuse and trafficking. Concerns are raised about the safety of children like Carmen and Maria, released to sponsors with criminal histories and gang affiliations. Over 500,000 unaccompanied children have entered the US, lacking protection from trafficking. The speaker, a whistleblower, faced retaliation for reporting on MS 13 gang affiliations. Despite challenges, the speaker thanks Senator Grassley for protecting whistleblowers and advocating for child safety.