Commentary: U.S. haunted by human-trafficking tragedy

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Commentary: U.S. haunted by human-trafficking tragedy

STORY: Commentary: U.S. haunted by human-trafficking tragedy DATELINE: July 1, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:50 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): XIA LIN, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of newspaper titles and street views of the U.S. STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): XIA LIN, Xinhua correspondent "The death toll of migrants in a sweltering 18-wheeler on Monday in San Antonio, Texas, has risen to 53, 40 male and 13 female. 'Deaths of 53 migrants in Texas stoke grief, fears of a deadly summer' -- this is the title of the report by The Washington Post. 'Tractor-trailers are common because these criminal organizations are trying to maximize profit.' 'When U.S. Immigration Policy Kills' -- this is the title of the commentary by The Wall Street Journal. 'Human smuggling is an ugly business, and sometimes a murderous one. The death of at least 50 migrants trapped in a truck in broiling heat is a crime, but it's also another sign that America lacks a humane, sensible immigratio

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