Fernández is one of the stars and executive producers of the adventure-comedy “Las Tres Sisters,” opening nationwide Friday and filmed in the Mexican city where he grew up.
Federal funds allow nonprofit groups to provide lawyers for children, some of whom are too young to speak and are making their way through the immigration system without parents or guardians.
One human smuggler who spoke to NBC News said the troops wouldn’t make a difference, but conceded stricter border policies had significantly cut into his business.
Rep. Mike Lawler of New York made the remark in response to a question from José Alvarado, the vice chair of Westchester County's Board of Legislators.