Alleges violations under trafficking laws. On Tuesday, Representative Matt Gaetz of Florida announced that he was under investigation by the Department of Justice (DOJ). He stated that the…
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President Releases Plan to Combat Human Trafficking
Determined to “eradicate this evil from our cities, suburbs, rural areas and tribal lands.” This week, corresponding with the announcement of the opening of DHS’ Center for Countering…
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DHS Opens Center for Countering Human Trafficking
Investigation unit supports law enforcement to uncover those trapped in forced, exploitive labor. On Tuesday, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Chad Wolf announced the opening…
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Senators Rally Against Slave Labor in Palm Oil Industry
$65 billion industry utilizes loophole in federal law. After a large-scale investigation, a media outlet has reported that 85% of the global supply of palm oil is produced…
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