U.S. charges driver and 3 others in deaths of 53 migrants found in tractor-trailer

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

46% : U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, told The Associated Press that the tractor-trailer passed through a Border Patrol checkpoint outside of Laredo on I-35, but he didn't know if the migrants were in the trailer when it went through the checkpoint.
43% : If convicted, he could face life in prison or even the death penalty.
41% : Law enforcement officials said the smugglers covered the migrants with steak seasoning to disguise their smell.
31% : At a Wednesday press conference, Gov. Greg Abbott said the tractor-trailer was not inspected at the checkpoint "because the Border Patrol does not have the resources to be able to inspect all of the trucks."

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