The 17-year-old girl, found in California, was allegedly smuggled into the U.S. earlier this year.
by RAY LEWIS | The National DeskCalifornia police announced Thursday they rescued a 17-year-old girl allegedly trafficked into the U.S. by a Mexican national after she texted clues to authorities. Gerardo Cruz , who purportedly helped traffic the girl from Mexico more than two months ago, and charged him with human trafficking , forcible rape , sexual penetration with force, lewd acts upon a child and luring.
The arrest comes as Republican congressmembers have pointed to crimes perpetrated by migrants in making their case for closing the southern border. In April, Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas,a resolution denouncing the Biden administration’s immigration policies. The resolution urged President Joe Biden to alter his strategy for addressing the southern border and mitigate perceived national security threats that have developed.
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has urged Congress to provide funding for the border, arguing lawmakers would be able to more effectively address its issues. Democratic senators have also asked their colleagues to fund border security measures, with Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., and Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., leading a letter requesting financial support from the Senate Appropriations Committee last week.
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