Illegal immigrants from Central America, including an influx of children, have been crossing into the United States’ through Mexico. Senator Charles Grassley states he believes the immigration system is broken and needs to be fixed by ammending laws and instating new ones, while treating these children humanely. He adds that is sad that coyotes and cartels charge families money with a false promise of safety for their children in the U.S.

Grassley does state it will take money to change the situation but he hopes it is offset so that it isn’t new spending. He adds the inflow of people can pose a danger to the country, as their health is not being tested and diseases may be brought in. Grassley states laws need to be enforced.