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March 10, 2022

Briefs: Rep. Richardson seeks to expand Human Trafficking Justice Act

Richardson provides testimony to expanding Human Trafficking Justice Act COLUMBUS — State Representative Tracy Richardson (R-Marysville) provided sponsor testimony for House Bill 319, the Expanding Human […]
March 4, 2022

Human Trafficking Unit’s First Month Yields Three Illicit Massage Parlor Shutdowns, Felony Charges

Three illicit massage establishments (IMEs) were shut down in February, the first full month of operation for the DOJ’s first Human Trafficking Unit (HTU), Attorney General […]
March 4, 2022

Labor rights groups push for reform of farmworker visa program in wake of human trafficking case

A group of labor and civil rights’ organizations are petitioning the Biden administration to reform a visa program that U.S. businesses use to recruit and employ foreign […]