Thirteen arrested in Roxbury human trafficking and vice operation
BOSTON, MA – A joint enforcement operation targeting human trafficking and related crimes in Roxbury on Monday led to the arrest of 13 individuals on a range of charges, Boston police announced.…
Stanfield Bill to Reduce The Human Trafficking of Women and Children of Color Approved
Sen. Stanfield's bill expanding the duties of the Commission on Human Trafficking to protect women and children of color was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee.…
Transporting A Minor For An Abortion Would Be Considered Human Trafficking Under Proposed Idaho Law
Transporting A Minor For An Abortion Would Be Considered Human Trafficking Under Proposed Idaho Law Kate Anderson on February 9, 2023 A bill introduced in the Idaho state Legislature this week would…
Laredo Sector Border Patrol utilizes Vehicle Immobilization Device to halt a human smuggling attempt
LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Laredo South Station halted a human smuggling attempt in Laredo, Texas. On Feb. 7, Border Patrol agents while working their assigned duties,…
Alleged Human Smuggler Arrested Following Car Crash That Ejected Illegal Migrants From Vehicle
Alleged Human Smuggler Arrested Following Car Crash That Ejected Illegal Migrants From Vehicle Nino Cambria on February 7, 2023 A suspected Arizona human smuggler was arrested Monday following a high-speed chase resulting…
Human remains found near Stevenson University Campus
Owings Mills, MD – Human remains were discovered in a brush area along the 11000 block of Owings Mills Road across the street from the campus of Stevenson University. At this time,…
Laredo Sector Border Patrol halted a human smuggling attempt at the I-35 checkpoint
LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents halted a human smuggling attempt at the I-35 checkpoint. On Jan. 31, Border Patrol agents while working their assigned duties at the I-35 checkpoint,…
Stanfield Legislation Supporting Victims of Human Trafficking Advances Through Committee
Sen. Jean Stanfield's bill instructing the Attorney General's Office to provide additional support and outreach to victims of human trafficking has passed the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.…
Human Rights Watch urges Ukraine to investigate antipersonnel mine use
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Advocacy group Human Rights Watch called on Ukraine on Tuesday to investigate accusations that its military used thousands of rocket-fired antipersonnel landmines in and around the eastern city…
Pro-Prostitution Bills Might Worsen Human Trafficking, Advocates Say, But One Argues It May Be Part Of The Solution
California’s recent pro-prostitution bills from state Sen. Scott Wiener have raised concerns among some anti-human trafficking groups that growing tolerance of prostitution will worsen sexual slavery, while others argue it is the…
Two charged for desecrating human remains, elder abuse and manslaughter in River Edge
RIVER EDGE, NJ – Detectives with the Bergen County Prosecutors investigating a December death of a 62-year-old man whose body was found lying in the road have announced the arrest of two…
Laredo Sector Border Patrol halted a human smuggling attempt
LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Laredo South Station halted a human smuggling attempt in Laredo, Texas. On Jan. 18, Border Patrol agents while working their assigned duties,…
Agents Reel in Human Smugglers Hauling Boat
TUCSON, Ariz. – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the state Route 82 immigration checkpoint near Sonoita, Arizona, rescued seven migrants and arrested three smugglers early Thursday January 12, 2023. Around 3…
Abandoned Lamb Runs To Human Mom | The Dodo Soulmates
This abandoned lamb was so determined to live. With the help of her human mom, she learned to walk, and be with other sheep. Now she runs to her mom when she…
Laredo Sector Border Patrol disrupts a human smuggling operation at a stash house find illegal contraband
LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents working together with Webb County Constable Officers from Precinct 1 disrupted a human smuggling operation at a stash house in Laredo, Texas. On Jan.12, Border Patrol…
Laredo Sector Border Patrol prevented several human smuggling attempts
LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents prevented several human smuggling attempts at Laredo Sector. On Jan. 11, Border Patrol agents from the Laredo West Station while working their assigned duties, observed…
Statement From U.S. Attorney Jason M. Frierson On National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
LAS VEGAS – The U.S. Attorney’s Office released the following statement from U.S. Attorney Jason M. Frierson for the District of Nevada today to commemorate National Human Trafficking Prevention Month and National Day…
Federal Law Enforcement Partners Commemorate National Human Trafficking Awareness Day–January 11, 2023
PORTLAND, Ore.—Today, federal law enforcement partners from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon, FBI Portland Field Office, and Homeland Security Investigations Seattle Field Office join to commemorate National Human…
Harvard school in row over fellowship for human rights advocate
By Simon Lewis (Reuters) – The prestigious Kennedy School at Harvard University is under fire over a decision not to award a fellowship to the former head of Human Rights Watch, which…
Laredo Sector Border Patrol stopped a human smuggling attempt at the I-35 checkpoint
LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol stopped a human smuggling attempt at the I-35 checkpoint north of Laredo, Texas. On Jan. 9, Border Patrol agents were working at the I-35 checkpoint…
United States Attorney Will Thompson to Help Mark National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – United States Attorney Will Thompson will join with officials from the Charleston YWCA and other key stakeholders on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. for National Human Trafficking…
Human Smuggling on the Rise in the Rio Grande Valley New Year, Same Tactics
EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Sector (RGV) Border Patrol agents, along with state and local law enforcement departments, interdicted seven smuggling events leading to 36 arrests, including four rescues from under…
Mexican authorities uncover human skulls in package headed for U.S
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Four human skulls were discovered inside a package at a Mexican airport that was due to be sent by courier to the United States, local authorities said on…
Human Smugglers Plead Guilty, Could Face Life in Federal Prison
DEL RIO, Texas – The final two in a group of 10 defendants indicted on human smuggling charges pleaded guilty last week. Lauren Michelle Malmquist, aka “Mama” and “Lala,” 33, of Round…
Three Human Smuggling Organizers Sentenced to a Combined 100 Months of Incarceration
TUCSON, Ariz. – Ramon Villalobos-Lopez, 45, of Mexico, was sentenced last week by United States District Judge Rosemary Márquez to 46 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. Judge…
Laredo Sector Border Patrol intercepts a human smuggling attempt at the I-35 checkpoint
LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol intercepted a human smuggling attempt at the I-35 checkpoint north of Laredo, Texas. On Dec. 17, as Border Patrol agents while working at the I-35…
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