Jaco Booyens exposes a chilling “slave ledger” that showcases the reality of human trafficking through the U.S. southern border. Migrants have to pay smugglers or face harsh consequences to repay smugglers. Booyens urged immediate immigration reform to combat these inhumane practices.
The Slave Ledger Revelation
Jaco Booyens, a prominent anti-sex trafficking activist, has shed light on the grim operations of smuggling networks. These groups exploit women and children entering the United States through its southern border. Booyens uncovered what he describes as a “slave ledger” among a group of migrants. This document lists victim names alongside the debts they owe for their illegal passage, revealing the cruel financial exploitation inherent in these trafficking networks.
According to Booyens, the costs for crossing are about $8,500, with families often paying minimal amounts upfront. They face exorbitant interest on the balance owed. This system turns human lives into commodities, with the ledger serving as a morbid account book for traffickers.
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Cycle of Exploitation
This ledger is not merely a register of names. It represents a brutal cycle where migrants are coerced into repayment through forced labor or prostitution. Cartels closely monitor these individuals and impose violent threats should they fail to comply. The lack of border regulations has only fueled these crimes.
Booyens stresses the importance of reform, pointing out, “We got to just start with just letting the law be the law. We have immigration law, albeit it needs reform.” Enforcing existing statutes, might prevent further incentivizing illegal migration and disrupt the demand for trafficked individuals.
EXCLUSIVE – “THERE’S NOTHING STOPPING THEM.” YOUR VOTE CAN STOP THIS! This area of the TX-Mexico border is NOT patrolled, so cartel members and other criminals are free to cross into the United States. Interview with Border Deputy Sheriff shows that the Rio Grande is NOT a… pic.twitter.com/dNlnJBlUgc
— Jaco Booyens (@BooyensJaco) November 4, 2024
Political Implications
Human trafficking and immigration reform have become central topics in the upcoming presidential election. The border crisis criticism, particularly directed at current “open borders” policies, underscores the need for decisive action. Polls indicate strong support for leaders who prioritize securing the nation’s frontiers and tackling transnational smuggling organizations. Former President Trump shows a lead over Vice President Harris in this arena, hinting at a potential shift in future immigration policies.
This issue presents a crucial campaign point, emphasizing the necessity for robust and effective border security and immigration reform. Concrete measures and policies must be developed to target and eradicate the smuggling rings responsible for such inhumane practices, aiming then to create a more secure and humane immigration system.
