Who We Are
American Families Against Cartel Terrorism (AmFACT) is a coalition of family members who have lost loved ones to cartel violence, drug trafficking, and human trafficking. Together, the families share a commitment to keeping Americans safe from the horrifying brutality of Mexican drug and human trafficking cartels.
Share Your Story
Mexican drug cartels are ruthless terrorist organizations that have flooded the United States with deadly drugs and violent criminals. If you’re an American citizen and you or a loved one have been harmed by Mexican drug and human trafficking cartels, please share your story with us below.
Leadership

President of AmFACT
Adriana Jones
The Board of AmFACT is led by Adriana Jones, a sister to Maria “Rhonita” LeBaron and aunt to Howard Miller Jr., Krystal Miller, and Titus and Tiana Miller, all U.S. citizens and victims of the massacre carried out by the Juarez cartel and its armed wing La Linea on Nov. 4, 2019. She has made numerous trips to Washington, D.C., to advocate on behalf of families who have lost loved ones to violence perpetrated by Mexican cartels.
AmFACT Board of Directors
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Crystal Langford
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Kylie Langford
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Melissa Conklin
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Myrna Camarena
Our Mission
AmFACT is committed to delivering justice to American family members who have lost their loved ones – our fellow U.S. citizens – to Mexican cartel violence, drug trafficking, and human trafficking by keeping Americans safe from cartels. We inform the conversation about the dangers Mexican drug and human trafficking cartels pose to American citizens, share policy solutions to combat the cartels, and empower family members to share their stories with the press and the public.
We do not support or oppose candidates for public office.
Recent News
STATEMENT: Family Member of Cartel Massacre Victims Commends Trump Administration For Holding Cartel Terrorists Accountable For Their Crimes
Washington, D.C. — Today AmFACT President Adriana Jones, and sister to Maria “Rhonita” LeBaron and aunt to Howard Miller Jr., Krystal Miller, and Titus and Tiana Miller — all U.S. citizens and victims of the massacre carried out by the Juárez Cartel and their armed...
ABC News: Families affected by cartels urge Trump admin to classify more as terrorist organizations
By Shannon N. Kingston June 30, 2025 ABC News obtained a letter sent to Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday. A group of Americans who have lost family members to violence perpetrated by drug cartels is urging the Trump administration to designate additional...
Letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio
The Honorable Marco RubioSecretary of StateU.S. Department of StateWashington, DC 20520 Dear Secretary Rubio, As grieving United States citizens—parents, spouses, siblings, children, and survivors—we write to you carrying the excruciating pain of losing loved...