Texas congressman proposes DNA testing to determine illegal alien's family ties to a minor

The "End Child Trafficking Now Act" would require illegal aliens to prove guardianship of a minor through a DNA test, witness or documentation.

"Every child deserves protection, particularly those most vulnerable,"said Gooden. "The exploitation of underage aliens by human traffickers is one of the most sickening results of the border crisis. This legislation will ensure that young children are no longer viewed as ‘skip the line’ tickets by cartel members." "If you know that you are at risk of being DNA tested, you are more likely than not going to try to abuse the system," said Acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker.  Lacey Christ is a producer with "Fox News @ Night."

The bill’s proposal comes as 81,474 unaccompanied or single minors were encountered at the southern border this fiscal year. ICE officials previously utilized DNA testing at the southern border under the Trump Administration before those contracts expired when Biden took office.

Human trafficking victims spiked by 193% during the 2020-2021 fiscal year, leading lawmakers and border officials to develop new policies to combat the surge.