House Democrats are speaking out against Donald Trump's immigration policies, arguing that they have weakened the fight against child exploitation and human trafficking. In a formal letter, party members claimed that shifting law enforcement resources toward immigration sweeps has left anti-trafficking units understaffed.

The lawmakers are demanding that the government restore personnel to the divisions dedicated to stopping human trafficking. Their letter pointed to several reports showing that officers originally assigned to protect children were reassigned to border enforcement duties.

In response, the Trump administration maintained that its border policies have actually improved public safety and helped stop child traffickers. However, a Democratic congresswoman voiced her doubts, calling on the administration to provide hard evidence to back up its claims.