No More Narcos Act
Summary
The "No More Narcos Act" aims to prevent minors from working with cartels and transnational criminal organizations. It mandates an informational campaign targeting students near the US-Mexico border and a national strategy to combat the recruitment of minors into unlawful activities. The Act also amends Title 28 of the US Code to allow the DOJ Assets Forfeiture Fund to be used for these initiatives.
Expected Effects
This act will likely increase awareness among students about the dangers of cartel involvement. It will also lead to the development of strategies to counter the recruitment of minors by transnational criminal organizations. The allocation of funds from the DOJ Assets Forfeiture Fund will provide financial support for these efforts.
Potential Benefits
- Increased awareness among students about the dangers of cartel involvement.
- Development of a national strategy to combat the recruitment of minors by transnational criminal organizations.
- Allocation of funds for informational campaigns and national strategy implementation.
- Potential reduction in the number of minors involved in unlawful smuggling or trafficking activities.
- Enhanced collaboration among federal, state, local, and tribal agencies.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for the informational campaign to be ineffective if not properly designed or implemented.
- Risk of the national strategy being underfunded or poorly executed.
- Possible unintended consequences of increased law enforcement presence in border communities.
- Limited scope of the informational campaign, focusing only on students near the US-Mexico border.
- Potential for the definition of "transnational criminal organization" to be interpreted too broadly.
Constitutional Alignment
The "No More Narcos Act" appears to align with the Constitution, particularly the provision for promoting the general welfare. The Act's focus on protecting minors from criminal exploitation falls under the government's responsibility to ensure domestic tranquility and provide for the common defense. The Act does not appear to infringe upon any specific constitutional rights or liberties.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).