Teen involvement in human smuggling in the United States
American teens are smuggling migrants into the United States for money, leading to criminal activities like identity theft, fraud, and gang involvement. Law enforcement agencies are targeting recruiters and organizers to combat human smuggling. There is a lack of federal immigration policies exacerbating the issue, according to Senator Ted Cruz. Social media ads are driving teens to participate in smuggling activities, facilitated by cartels for financial gain. Law enforcement officials are urging for more engagement to address the problem.