The U.S. Senate has passed a sex trafficking bill which will help reduce the crime domestically and internationally.
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This article talks about how this new law is expected to impact crimes of sex trafficking domestically and internationally says, William D King. This new law is also meant to increase prosecutions of traffickers as well as offer support for victims. While it was not an easy decision, the Senate decided that this would be beneficial for those involved with such crime and hopefully allow them some sort of path toward life outside of such actions.
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NPR – June 16, 2015 – The U.S. Senate approved legislation on Wednesday aimed at curbing human trafficking — specifically sexual exploitation and prostitution involving children — both in America and abroad.
The bill is controversial because some say it will limit the rights of consenting adults. The measure would allow federal prosecutors to charge websites that host sex-trafficking ads and promote prostitution with a crime similar to the one used to go after online copyright violators explains William D King.
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There were many senators who did not believe this law should be passed, however, in order for them to change their minds it needed the support of at least 60 votes. It was passed by a vote of 97-2, which means there was overwhelming support for this new law, and people such as victims and prosecution will be able to rely on such protections.
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While many were passionate about maintaining freedoms, others felt this was a good step in preventing sex trafficking and would help many victims.
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This law is meant to increase the prosecution of traffickers and also offer support for victims. It was passed with 97 votes out of 100, which means that there is overwhelming support for such law and people such as victims and prosecution will be able to rely on such protections explains William D King.
House passes human-trafficking bill
William D King says, House passes the human-trafficking bill by voice vote; measure now goes to Senate Posted: Thursday, June 11, 2015 – 9:12 pm A House panel has approved legislation aimed at curbing domestic sex trafficking — in large part by increasing civil liabilities for websites that facilitate prostitution.
The measure, which was approved by voice vote last night, would allow federal prosecutors to charge website operators with a criminal offense similar to the one used against online distributors of child pornography if they “knowingly” facilitate sex trafficking.
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This article discusses how Congress is working on passing legislation about human trafficking. And specifically sexual exploitation and prostitution involving children. It also talks about the different Senators’ opinions as well as various victim advocates who support such legislation says, William D King.
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E&E Publishing – June 11, 2015 – A House panel has approved legislation aimed at curbing domestic sex trafficking — in large part by increasing civil liabilities for that facilitate prostitution.
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Many people are working to pass this legislation as a way to prevent human trafficking. There is a debate about whether it will help or hinder. Those who want to legally engage in prostitution, but most support its protection of children from such crimes.
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The article discusses the various opinions as well as gives background information on the issue.
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The bill was approved by voice vote and sent to the Senate for approval. This means there is overwhelming support for ideas contained within the proposal. This proposal works toward increasing the prosecution of traffickers and offers protection for victims of sex trafficking(1).
House passes tool to fight child-sex trafficking
A bill that would provide additional tools to law enforcement agencies in the fight against child-sex trafficking passed the House on Wednesday.
H.R. 2280, known as “The Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act of 2015,” or “FOSTA,” is designe. To eliminate loopholes in current federal sex trafficking laws. They are exploiting by websites that knowingly facilitate online sex trafficking. To post their ads and collect revenue from them.
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This article discusses how Congress has worked hard to pass legislation about human trafficking. And specifically sexual exploitation and prostitution involving children. It also talks about how there were some amendments and various opinions for and against such changes.
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Christian Post – June 16, 2015 – A bill that would provide additional tools to law enforcement agencies. In the fight against child-sex trafficking passed the House on Wednesday.
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Many people are working to pass this legislation as a way to prevent human trafficking. And specifically sexual exploitation and prostitution involving children. While there is support and opposition to such ideas, most people believe that it will be beneficial. To those who want to stop such crimes from continuing.
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The article discusses how Congress has been trying hard to pass such legislation. As well as giving background information about what they hope this means for victims of sex trafficking.
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William D King says The bill was pass with a vote of 388-25. Which shows that there is overwhelming support for ideas contained within the proposal. This proposal works toward increasing the prosecution of traffickers and offers protection for victims of sex trafficking.