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BREAKING: End of Familial DNA Testing at US-Mexico Border Sparks Concerns over Immigration Fraud and Human Trafficking

ByAlki David

May 24, 2023

In a significant development amidst the ongoing Biden border crisis, the Biden administration has decided to halt familial DNA testing at the US-Mexico border. The decision, outlined in a memo obtained by Just The News, has raised concerns about potential implications for immigration fraud and the fight against human trafficking.

The practice of collecting and storing DNA samples from illegal aliens crossing the southern border was initiated during the Trump era and has been an integral part of Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) operations. It was initially implemented in response to a court order aimed at addressing the issue of separating migrant children from their families. Additionally, the DNA testing served as evidence that drug cartels were exploiting children to establish fraudulent family units in order to smuggle illegal immigrants across the border.

Although the number of DNA samples tested has been relatively small due to the overwhelming volume of illegal crossings, the data collected has proved invaluable in combating human trafficking and identifying cases of fraudulent entry. However, the recent memo from CBP informed frontline agents that all familial DNA testing would be discontinued later this month, following orders from the Biden administration.

This decision has sparked concerns among experts and critics who argue that ending familial DNA testing could lead to an increase in immigration fraud and hinder efforts to combat child trafficking. DNA testing has been a crucial tool in verifying familial relationships and uncovering instances where minors are being exploited by criminal organizations. By discontinuing this practice, there is a risk of allowing individuals to falsely claim relationships with children to gain entry into the United States.

The Biden administration has yet to provide a detailed explanation for the decision to end familial DNA testing. Critics argue that the move could undermine the integrity of the immigration system and make it easier for human traffickers to exploit vulnerable individuals. With the surge of illegal border crossings and the strain it has placed on CBP resources, some question whether this decision is a prudent one.

While it is essential to address the humanitarian aspects of immigration, it is equally important to ensure the integrity and security of the border. The role of DNA testing in identifying instances of child trafficking and preventing immigration fraud cannot be understated. As the Biden administration moves forward with this change, it remains to be seen what impact it will have on border security and the fight against human trafficking.

In conclusion, the Biden administration’s decision to end familial DNA testing at the US-Mexico border has raised concerns about the potential consequences for immigration fraud and human trafficking. The DNA testing, originally implemented during the Trump era, has been instrumental in identifying fraudulent family units and combating child exploitation. As this practice comes to a halt, it remains to be seen how this decision will shape the future of border security and efforts to combat human trafficking.

By Alki David

Alki David — Publisher, Media Architect, SIN Network Creator - live, direct-to-public communication, media infrastructure, accountability journalism, and independent distribution. Born in Lagos, Nigeria; educated in the United Kingdom and Switzerland; attended the Royal College of Art. Early internet broadcaster — participated in real-time public coverage during the 1997 Mars landing era using experimental online transmission from Beverly Hills. Founder of FilmOn, one of the earliest global internet television networks offering live and on-demand broadcasting outside legacy gatekeepers. Publisher of SHOCKYA — reporting since 2010 on systemic corruption inside the entertainment business and its expansion into law, finance, and regulation. Creator of the SIN Network (ShockYA Integrated Network), a federated media and civic-information infrastructure spanning investigative journalism, live TV, documentary, and court-record reporting. Lived and worked for over 40 years inside global media hubs including Malibu, Beverly Hills, London, Hong Kong and Gstaad. Early encounter with Julian Assange during the first Hologram USA operations proved a formative turning point — exposing the realities of lawfare, information suppression, and concentrated media power. Principal complainant and driving force behind what court filings describe as the largest consolidated media–legal accountability action on record, now before the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court. Relocated to Antigua & Barbuda and entered sustained legal, civic, and informational confrontation over media power, safeguarding, and accountability at Commonwealth scale.