He further stressed the need for comprehensive background checks and proper vetting before releasing migrant children into the United States. “Foreign children are children of God,” Ballard asserted, “And they deserve the exact same protection.”
The bill also introduces penalties for delayed reporting, compelling these agencies to act diligently in accounting for the missing unaccompanied children.
Despite attempts by some to politicize “Sound of Freedom,” its director, Alejandro Monteverde, and co-writer Rod Barr have maintained that the film is a true story that sheds light on the critical issue of human trafficking.