human trafficking

New “human smuggling” anti-immigration law takes effect

New legislation creates the crime of human smuggling and requiring officers to contact ICE if citizenship can't be verified.

Jacob Holmes

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October 2, 2025

Wes Allen partners with ALEA, state businesses to tackle human trafficking

A new statewide initiative called Alabama Combats Trafficking will provide businesses with information on recognizing and reporting trafficking.

Wesley Walter

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August 12, 2025

Gov. Ivey awards grant to non-profit fighting human trafficking

Gov. Ivey awarded the grant to the Covenant Rescue Group, a non-profit that trains law enforcement and assists in operations.

Mary Claire Wooten

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July 11, 2024

Gov. Ivey signs bill making Alabama’s anti-human trafficking law toughest in the nation

The new law raises the penalty for first-degree human trafficking.

April 18, 2024

Gov. Ivey awards $54,596 to assist victims of sex trafficking

Two grants totaling $54,596 went to a nonprofit organization that provides shelter and care to victims.

March 15, 2024

“Sound of Freedom” Act would automatically sentence child traffickers to life in prison

Under current Alabama law, first-degree human trafficking is already a Class A felony.

Jacob Holmes

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January 22, 2024

Opinion

Enlightenment leads to action in fight to end human trafficking

Once we have been enlightened about this crisis, ignorance is no longer an option.

Mark Colson

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January 25, 2023

Opinion

Human trafficking is modern day slavery and it’s time to end it

As Alabama’s next Senator, I’ll fight to end human trafficking across Alabama and our nation, and I will always support the victims.

Katie Britt

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February 8, 2022

House passes bill to publish pictures of men arrested for solicitation on the internet

The Alabama House passed a bill to put the pictures of men arrested for solicitation on the internet.

Brandon Moseley

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March 12, 2021