Those listed are prohibited from exporting goods into the U.S. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) added 26 textile companies based in China to the Uyghur Forced Labor…
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DHS Announces Strategy to Address Illegal Textile Trade
Will heighten screening, cargo compliance, and law enforcement The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently released an updated strategy to address the illicit trade of textiles in the…
Read MoreDHS Trains Over 275K to Address Human Trafficking
The annual report highlights the department’s efforts, resulting in thousands of arrests and victim support. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released its third annual report from the…
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HUD Submits Report on Human Trafficking Housing Needs to Congress
18 months of research reveals unique hurdles facing formerly trafficked individuals. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released a report on the housing needs of survivors…
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FCC Proposes “Missing and Endangered Persons“ Alert Code
The new emergency public safety system would support responses to endangered adults and indigenous women. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proposed a new event code for the Emergency…
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Federal Agencies Address Dangers to Indigenous Women
Native population experiences significantly higher murder and trafficking rates. The Department of the Interior (DOI) and Justice (DOJ) released their response to recommendations submitted by the Not Invisible…
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State Department Implements Visa Restrictions on Migrant Transportation
The agency is expanding restrictions under the Immigration and Nationality Act. The Department of State expanded visa restrictions to include flight, ground, and maritime transportation companies that are…
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President’s Task Force Meets to Address Human Trafficking
The task force is chaired by the secretary of state. The President’s Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, chaired by Secretary of State Antony…
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Human Trafficking Solutions Award for 2024 Launched by DOT
The contest is part of the department’s recognition of February as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. The Department of Transportation (DOT) has opened applications for their 2024 Combating…
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Speaker Johnson Says Expected Border Deal is DOA
Ukraine aid is tied to the border security funding. House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana released a “Dear Colleague” letter to House members on Friday, which said, “If…
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