And every hour, at least two homicides take place across the nation. Federal law enforcement officials say these staggering statistics are a direct result of the border crisis. Criminal organizations, including drug cartels and human traffickers, have taken advantage of weak immigration enforcement. to smuggle dangerous substances and and violent offenders into American communities. Just last night, seven Colombian drug traffickers were extradited to the United States to stand trial for their crimes. (02:58–03:07)
CLAIM
Asserts that weak immigration enforcement is being exploited by criminal organizations.
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