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Thank you for inviting me to testify about the crisis of trafficked and missing migrant children. We must take urgent action to rescue these children from exploitation, including slave labor and sexual trafficking. Many are working in dangerous conditions to repay debts to smugglers. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has a poor track record of protecting these vulnerable children, often losing them to abusive sponsors. We need immediate measures like DNA testing for children and their sponsors, strict penalties for negligent sponsors, and improved oversight. Child trafficking should be treated as a national security threat, with intelligence and law enforcement mobilized to dismantle these networks. We have a moral obligation to protect these children, and the time to act is now. Thank you for your attention to this urgent crisis. I'm ready to answer any questions.

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.

The speaker shows wristbands that cartels force people to wear when crossing the border, highlighting the horrors of trafficking and smuggling. They share a photo of a terrified girl who was later revealed to have been rented by a man. The speaker criticizes the vetting process for children in HHS custody, pointing out that case managers lack training in interviewing traumatized children and evaluating documents. They question the thoroughness of the vetting process, mentioning the use of numbers on children's clothes and arms, and the release of children to sponsors who may be in the country illegally. The speaker challenges the secretary on the use of DNA tests and background checks, citing low percentages. They also mention the suspension of DNA requirements in case files. The speaker expresses concern over the large number of missing children under the secretary's watch.

Millions of migrants, including unaccompanied children, are crossing the US southern border, and the broken immigration system and criminal exploitation are putting children at risk. Four whistleblowers, including federal employees and government contractors, share their experiences at the Pomona Fairgrounds' migrant intake facility in 2021. They reveal that children were being placed with unvetted sponsors, including criminals and traffickers. Contractors like MVM Inc and Maxum Healthcare Services were awarded multimillion-dollar contracts, but there was a lack of organization and training at the facility. The whistleblowers also highlight the failure to address trafficking and violence, with cases of rape and violence being handled in-house instead of involving law enforcement. The government and contractors need to be held accountable for the missing children and the misuse of taxpayer dollars.

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.

The speaker criticizes the current system for losing track of 85,000 children. They argue that the focus should be on addressing the actual issue rather than creating fictional scenarios. They highlight the increase in unaccompanied children crossing the border since Democrats took charge, with only a brief decline during a Republican administration. The speaker emphasizes the need to reunite these children with their families and ensure their safety. They also question the whereabouts of the 85,000 children under the Biden administration.

The speaker states the U.S. federal government is the world's largest child sex trafficking organization. They claim that under President Biden's open border policies, the U.S. has experienced the largest mass invasion in history, costing hundreds of billions of dollars and resulting in a significant demographic shift. The speaker asserts that Biden, Harris, and Mayorkas intentionally weaponized illegal immigration to transform America, leading to a surge in child trafficking. They state that over 550,000 unaccompanied alien children (UACs) will have been lost by the end of the current administration, compared to 30,557 UACs accounted for during President Trump's last year. The speaker claims that HHS and ORR admitted to losing contact with over 85,000 UACs in 2023, a number that an inspector general later revised to over 320,000. They allege that DHS, HHS, and ORR created policies to expedite the movement of UACs to unvetted sponsors, resulting in children disappearing into labor and sex trafficking. The speaker's research indicates the federal government knowingly facilitated these criminal acts.

A 17 year old migrant died in US custody this week. Child died yesterday in border patrol custody. Migrant children who come to The US without their parents here are working twelve hour shifts or more at factories even though it violates child labor laws. Along the southern border, you see thousands of these wristbands. These are children being sold into sex slavery, and you don't even know what they are. So now approaches a 100,000 children according to public reports. A 100,000 children lost by your department and the Biden administration. lawmakers urging the Biden administration to provide explanations for the disappearance of 85,000 migrant children. Migrant children sold in to labor trafficking and sex trafficking. At least five HHS staff members said they were pushed out after raising concerns about child sick safety.

The speaker questions the ACLU's stance on 85,000 missing children and suggests that the sponsors of these children are not real. They claim that the sponsors are involved in a racket and are not answering the phone. The speaker believes that a large number of these sponsors are involved in sex trafficking and accuses the current administration of supporting this through their policies. They also mention a partnership with cartels for human trafficking.

The speaker criticizes the homeland security team for not addressing the broken system and not caring enough to find solutions. They express frustration with the lack of response from Secretary Becerra regarding the whereabouts of 85,000 children and accuse the committee of prioritizing open borders over the safety of these children. The speaker questions the lack of vetting and FBI checks for sponsors and mentions two whistleblowers who were fired. They accuse the office of refugee resettlement of neglecting their responsibility to protect the children and question why they accepted the job if they won't do it properly. The speaker concludes by expressing disappointment in the lack of concern for the children's well-being.

Tax dollars are being used to facilitate the travel of children who may be trafficked for sex or forced into sweatshops. The lack of verification for family members and the absence of rapid DNA testing under the current administration raise concerns. The head official at the border acknowledged the issue when questioned, admitting that children are being sent to potential traffickers. This disturbing revelation highlights the urgent need for action to address the exploitation of vulnerable children.

The speaker testifies about the urgent need to protect migrant children, including the alarming number of 85,000 missing children. They highlight the exploitation and trafficking that these children face, including working overnight shifts, being sold for sex, and suffering abuse and neglect. The speaker shares their personal experience at a facility in California, where they witnessed indigenous children who couldn't ask for help due to language barriers. They describe the alarming practices of sponsors, including multiple sponsorships and debt bondage. The speaker emphasizes the importance of oversight, transparency, and accountability within the system, as well as the need to prioritize safety over speed. They suggest involving data analysts 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.

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.

We have lost track of 500,000 children who had sponsors in this country. We don't know if they are victims of child labor, exploitation, or other crimes. This situation highlights a hypocrisy among those who claim to protect vulnerable individuals, yet overlook these innocent children. My commitment is to support and protect victims of crime, especially children. I am focused on ensuring their safety, and I will not try to convince those who do not understand this priority. The fact remains that we do not know where these 500,000 children are right now.

Human trafficking is a severe humanitarian crisis affecting men, women, and children, particularly at the US-Mexico border. Many migrants suffer unimaginable abuse at the hands of cartels, with evidence of assaults found along border paths. Traffickers erase identities to smuggle children under false names, and recent reports show that 324,000 unaccompanied children are unaccounted for due to policies prioritizing speed over safety. This has resulted in children being placed with unvetted sponsors, increasing their risk of exploitation. Oversight failures in NGOs caring for these children have also been exposed, with cases of abuse and neglect. Trafficking includes horrific acts like organ harvesting, targeting vulnerable migrants. Urgent action is needed: designate cartels as terrorist organizations, reinstate DNA testing, and hold accountable those responsible for protecting these children. The future of these children relies on immediate and decisive action.

We have 500,000 children with sponsors in this country that we can't locate. We don't know if they're being subjected to child labor, sexual exploitation, or other crimes. This situation highlights a hypocrisy among those who claim to protect victims, especially innocent children. My commitment is to support and safeguard these vulnerable individuals, and I won't waste time convincing those who don't understand this. My priority has always been safety, and it's alarming that we currently have no idea where these 500,000 children are.

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.

Secretary Mayorkas and HHS are being accused of neglecting the issue of migrant children being sold into slavery in the United States. The speaker expresses frustration with the lack of accountability and responsibility from these officials. They highlight the dire conditions these children face, including forced labor, lack of education, and inadequate nourishment. The speaker emphasizes that it is not the children's fault and calls for someone to take responsibility for this ongoing problem.

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.

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.

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.

I joined HHS ORR to help reunite children with their families but found they were being trafficked due to contractor negligence. Despite reporting cases, children were sent to unsafe places with fake sponsors. Leadership ignored concerns and prioritized speed over safety. Calls to check on children were stopped, and a "strike team" was created to expedite removals, disregarding trafficking warnings. My offers to ensure contract compliance were rejected. This program is a failure, allowing taxpayer-funded child slavery. I urge senators to investigate and demand action to save these exploited children.