The program seeks to decrease sex crimes against Native Americans. The Department of the Interior and Justice Department announced this past week that both agencies would be taking…
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Mexico Moving 12,000 Officials to Border
Focus being placed on activities of cartels. Mexico’s foreign minister said his country has deployed at least 12,000 officials to its northern border with the U.S. to help…
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Justice Department Investigating Rep. Gaetz
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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