EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – A Republican from Colorado and a Democrat from New Mexico have filed a bill to educate American high school and middle school students about the dangers of getting involved in drug and human smuggling.
H.R. 8058 is prompted by several documented instances of U.S. teens dying while driving cars loaded with undocumented migrants at high speed and cases involving minors attempting to transport drugs from border cities to larger cities like Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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“I’ve heard directly from families, educators and law enforcement about the predatory recruitment of minors to facilitate illegal smuggling of drugs and people,” said bill sponsor U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez, D-New Mexico. “Every student deserves a childhood free from manipulation and fear. This bill provides the education needed in our border communities to counter predatory smugglers and cartel activity.”