The surge of child labor violations in the US is a direct consequence of the number of unaccompanied minors entering the country amid the border crisis. Based on a misguided liberal notion of humanitarianism, the Biden admin. has created a nefarious system rewarding the quick release of illegal child migrants only to let them be exploited by cash-driven businesses.
While the US faces a notable labor shortage in low-skilled positions, Central American adults are willing to migrate north to find work as they face economic misery at home. Despite evidence that policymakers should expand immigration opportunities, they have chosen not to take this opportunity — a decision that has forced unaccompanied minors to enter the US and work to send money to their families.