June 11, 2026

U.S. Charges Guatemalan Nationals as 'Super-Sponsors' Amid Child Smuggling Investigation

The Justice Department has charged a Guatemalan woman for using false identification to gain custody of migrant children, highlighting the risks of improper sponsor vetting.
More than 15,000 cases of adults gaining custody of multiple unrelated migrant children are being investigated, raising concerns about potential exploitation.
The Biden administration's expedited release of children to sponsors has faced criticism for leading to instances of abuse and fraud.