Sunday, May 20, 2018

Bill to combat online sex trafficking becomes law

The Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas and Board of Commissioners announced President Donald Trump signed H.R. 1865, the Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act, into law in April. The legislation creates a new federal anti-trafficking law to specifically target bad-actor websites that have engaged in the promotion or facilitation of prostitution, yet continue to escape criminal and civil liability. Congressman Lou Barletta (R-11) is a cosponsor and voted in favor of the legislation. “The sickening practice of human trafficking is a continued disgrace to our society,” Barletta said previously. Bill to combat online sex trafficking becomes law

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