Immigration Crackdown Leaves American-Born Teens Shouldering Family Burdens

KENNER, La. — When Vilma Cruz was arrested by federal agents shortly after arriving at her new home, it wasn’t just her liberty on the line—it was her family’s future. Her 18-year-old son, Jonathan Escalante, a proud U.S. citizen who had just finished high school, suddenly became the sole caretaker of his disabled 9-year-old sister. This story isn’t isolated; it’s a glaring example of how Washington's aggressive immigration enforcement policies disrupt American families and communities. Who Bears the True Cost of Enforcement? The Department of Homeland Security’s recent "Catahoula Crunch" operation claims to focus on violent offenders. Yet early records...