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.
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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.
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.
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.
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See recent postsEnlightenment leads to action in fight to end human trafficking
Once we have been enlightened about this crisis, ignorance is no longer an option.
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See recent postsHuman 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.
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.
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See recent postsAmerica’s truckers are important line of defense against human trafficking
"Professional truck drivers are the eyes and ears of America’s roadways, serving a vital role in ending modern-day slavery."