June 11, 2026

Justice Department Charges Three in Child Smuggling Conspiracy Amid New Focus on 'Super-Sponsors'

The Justice Department charged three individuals in Ohio with smuggling unaccompanied minors across the U.S. border.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche emphasized the indictment as part of a broader investigation into the dangers of improper vetting of sponsors for migrant children.
The Trump administration has identified over 15,000 cases of 'super-sponsors' who gained custody of multiple unrelated children, raising concerns about potential fraud and exploitation.