Secretary Noem leads efforts to rescue 300,000 unaccompanied children lost or placed with unvetted sponsors under Biden. HHS identified 65,000 backlogged reports; 59,000 analyzed, yielding 4,000+ investigative leads on fraud, trafficking, and crimes. Efforts aim to stop human trafficking, protect children, and modernize systems for oversight and rescue operations across the U.S.
https://www.dhs.gov/news/2025/07/25/dhs-leads-efforts-rescue-child-victims-sex-and-labor-trafficking