Attorney General

The attorney general is the chief legal officer of a state, federal, or national government. In the United States, the attorney general is appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate, and they serve as the head of the Department of Justice (DOJ). The attorney general is responsible for overseeing the administration of justice in the country and for enforcing federal laws. The attorney general is also the chief legal advisor to the president and to other government agencies. The attorney general has the power to bring criminal or civil charges against individuals or organizations that are suspected of violating federal laws, and they may also represent the government in legal proceedings. The attorney general serves as an important voice for the rule of law and for the protection of citizens’ rights.

Trafficking Billboards Going Up in Iowa and Freedom Truck at State Fair
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Trafficking Billboards Going Up in Iowa and Freedom Truck at State Fair

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Trafficking Billboards Going Up in Iowa and Freedom Truck at State Fair The new Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) Enforcement Sergeant, Jared Arbegast, joined the Iowa NAHT Board of Directors meeting on Tuesday, July 12th to give an update on the anti-trafficking awareness and training being carried out by the DOT and Truckers Against Trafficking…

Volta Lake identified as human trafficking hub – BusinessGhana
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Volta Lake identified as human trafficking hub – BusinessGhana

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According to him, Volta Lake had been identified as one of the places where human trafficking remained prevalent. Dr Letsa expressed the concern in a speech read on his behalf in Ho during a National Justice Conference organised by the International Justice Mission(IJM), a global organisation that protects the poor from violence. He said they…

Child abortion patient just one of many young abuse victims – Canton Repository
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Child abortion patient just one of many young abuse victims – Canton Repository

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Editor’s note: this opinion piece makes some interesting comparisons between child pregnancies, child marriage, and trafficking. It is presented here as something to consider in your education about these issues. The shocking story of a 10-year-old Columbus girl who underwent an abortion in Indiana continues to reverberate and ricochet around the country. The child recently became an…

Mr. Boring and the million-dollar human trafficking business in Texas – EL PAÍS USA
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Mr. Boring and the million-dollar human trafficking business in Texas – EL PAÍS USA

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Anthony Boring turned pale when the border patrol stopped his trailer. He was so nervous he could barely speak. With each question, Mr. Boring shrunk further back in the driver’s seat. “What’s the cargo?” one officer asked. “I don’t know,” he stammered, keeping the vehicle inching forwards in the hope that he would be able…

Sex trafficking victim Chrystul Kizer wins at Wisconsin Supreme Court – The Washington Post
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Sex trafficking victim Chrystul Kizer wins at Wisconsin Supreme Court – The Washington Post

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In a groundbreaking decision, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a teenager who killed her sexual abuser may have the chance to be acquitted of all charges. The decision is a major win for Chrystul Kizer, now 22, a Black woman who is facing life in prison for the crimes she committed at 17,…

Attorney General James Provides Resources to Hotels to Protect Human Trafficking Victims – New York State Attorney General
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Attorney General James Provides Resources to Hotels to Protect Human Trafficking Victims – New York State Attorney General

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AG James Reminds Hotels to Post Mandatory Human Trafficking Signage with Hotline Number as Summer Travel Increases NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today took action to prevent human trafficking and protect New Yorkers as summer travel and cross-border movement increases. Attorney General James provided hotel and tourism associations with cards that contain…

Shelby County law enforcement set to fight human trafficking during World Games
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Shelby County law enforcement set to fight human trafficking during World Games

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By MICHELLE LOVE | Staff Writer The 2022 World Games will feature 3,600 athletes from more than 100 countries over an 11-day period in Birmingham. With the influx of people coming in from all across the world, law enforcement agencies across Shelby and Jefferson Counties are preparing for another surge: Human trafficking. Over the years, I-20…

DeSantis' Request Granted to Investigate Human Trafficking in Florida – Floridian Press
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DeSantis' Request Granted to Investigate Human Trafficking in Florida – Floridian Press

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On Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) requested  that a  statewide grand jury be covened to “examine international human smuggling networks that bring illegal aliens to the southern border, and ultimately, to Florida.” The jury will also look to investigate local municipalities that have been “aiding this smuggling scheme by intentionally violating state law.” According to…

Trafficking: NAPTIP closes – in on tour operators, travel agents – PM News Nigeria
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Trafficking: NAPTIP closes – in on tour operators, travel agents – PM News Nigeria

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By Aderogba George The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has disclosed that it is closing-in on travel agents and tour operators involved in the recruitment of Nigerians for labour outside the country. NAPTIP Director-General, Dr Fatima Waziri-Azi said this in a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday. She said that…

Hidden in Plain Sight: Survivors share stories to help combat human trafficking in Hampton Roads
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Hidden in Plain Sight: Survivors share stories to help combat human trafficking in Hampton Roads

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Part 1: What is human trafficking? Watch related video here. Human trafficking is one of the most pressing human rights issues of our time. It’s a global issue, and Hampton Roads is not immune. The Polaris Project says 25 million people are being trafficked worldwide. A fraction of those victims are either trafficked through our…