Legislation to Address Threat of Mexican Drug Cartels at U.S. Border

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Rep. Morgan Luttrell introduces the CARTEL Act to provide transparency about the threat of Mexican drug cartels and terrorist organizations at the U.S. border. The legislation aims to track individuals associated with cartels and those listed in the Terrorist Screening Database.

Key Points

  • CARTEL Act introduced by Rep. Morgan Luttrell aims to provide transparency on individuals trying to enter the U.S.
  • Legislation mandates reporting on individuals in the Terrorist Screening Database released into the U.S.
  • Focuses on tracking individuals associated with cartels attempting illegal crossings

Pros

  • Provides transparency about the dangers posed by Mexican drug cartels and terrorist organizations at the U.S. border
  • Mandates tracking of individuals associated with cartels and those listed in the Terrorist Screening Database