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Rescued trafficked victim: It takes 5 to 13 years to buy freedom | Texas – The Center Square
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Rescued trafficked victim: It takes 5 to 13 years to buy freedom | Texas – The Center Square

(The Center Square) – A letter in possession of a woman rescued from a sex trafficking ring in Texas says it takes roughly five to 13 years to buy freedom. Law enforcement officers have told The Center Square it can take longer if the victims are sold more than once and owe multiple debts. The…

Understanding Trafficking Law in the Context of Texas and Florida’s Immigrant Relocation
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Understanding Trafficking Law in the Context of Texas and Florida’s Immigrant Relocation

Human trafficking is a complex and dynamic crime, federally defined as the use of force, fraud or coercion to exploit other people through sex or labor for financial or personal gain. Recently, national conversation has focused on trafficking within the context of governors sending migrants seeking asylum in this country to Martha’s Vineyard and Washington,…