Ruben Gallego: “One of the bills I introduced with several colleagues here…”

“On the other hand, I have talked to some border chiefs and sheriffs repeatedly and they've been highlighting the danger associated with cartels targeting teenagers and border communities through social media apps and recruiting them to participate in smuggling operations. And One of the bills I introduced with several colleagues here actually is the Combating Cartels on Social Media act which will help DHS counter this threat. Arizona communities cannot wait for the legislative process to play out on this. What is DHS doing to solve this problem and help keep American children and communities safe from cartel criminal activity and recruitment too?” (03:20–03:29)

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