
Human Trafficking: The Bad, The Ugly, and The Unthinkable
This article explores the alarming issue of unaccompanied migrant children crossing the U.S. border and the government’s inability to account for tens of thousands of them. Between 2019 and 2023, over 32,000 minors failed to appear for immigration court hearings, and more than 291,000 were not issued Notices to Appear, leaving their status unknown. The lack of interagency coordination and resources raises concerns about exploitation, trafficking, and systemic failures, prompting calls for urgent reforms.