The state of New Mexico is suing the US Department of Justice and the newly confirmed Attorney General Todd Blanche. The lawsuit alleges that federal officials withheld records critical to investigations of Jeffrey Epstein’s former ranch. State prosecutors say the missing evidence could prevent them from identifying others responsible for abuse. Officials accused of actively […]
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Millions of Epstein files released—and survivors paid the price
On January 30, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) released more than 3.5 million pages of documents, alongside 2,000 videos and 180,000 images, related to its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. After years of public pressure, the DOJ released the files, presenting the move as a step toward transparency under the Epstein Files […]
Million-dollar settlement for survivors of camp for “troubled” teens
A camp for troubled teens in Wyoming accused of using forced child labor settled a four year long class action lawsuit for 2.3 million. NBC reports the suit was brought against the camp by the now adult survivors who claim that as teens they were forced to do extreme manual labor that should have been […]
“Huge gift to traffickers”—US considers removing legal help for unaccompanied migrant children
In the US, Congress is considering removing legal support for unaccompanied migrant children who arrive in the country. NBC reports that organizations that currently provide this support say leaving them without an attorney would be “catastrophic,” including for victims of human trafficking. Dismantling protections for the most vulnerable A proposal put forward in a […]
Virginia Giuffre, survivor and accuser of Epstein’s sexual abuse, dies by suicide
Virginia Giuffre, a prominent survivor of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse, has died by suicide at the age of 41. Giuffre was one of Epstein’s earliest and most outspoken accusers. She tirelessly spoke out against sex trafficking and sexual abuse and will be remembered as a champion for other survivors. In a statement for NBC News, […]
US policy failures are making children more vulnerable to exploitation
Exploitative child labor has seen an uptick in the United States. This is due to companies illegally hiring children to do hazardous work and many states weakening child labor protections. Now, new governmental developments risk undermining prevention efforts and even making children more vulnerable to exploitation. The good news is that US senators Cory Booker […]
Lawsuit takes aim at “100% ethical” sourcing commitment by Starbucks
NBC reports that a consumer advocacy group filed a lawsuit this week challenging global coffee chain Starbucks’ claims of ethical sourcing and suing them for false advertising. The suit alleges that the coffee and tea that Starbucks sources come from farms with known human rights and labor abuses. At the same time, Starbucks’ marketing touts […]
In U.S., hundreds of migrant kids sent to live in “red flag” situations
Over 340 unaccompanied migrant children have been released by US authorities to live with nonrelatives already hosting three or more children.
Civil society in Mexico calls for more progress to address human trafficking
The migration route from Central America through Mexico and into the U.S. can be fraught with danger for people on the move. Some end up trafficked into exploitative situations in Mexico, coerced by false job offers that promise a more stable life. “You don’t know if you’re going to arrive alive” One teenager shared her […]
New report exposes Amazon’s links to Uyghur forced labor
Apple is not the only technology company facing up to allegations of Uyghur forced labor in its supply chain. According to a new report by the Tech Transparency Project (TTP), Amazon has continued to work with suppliers linked to forced labor in China’s Uyghur Region. The TTP reports: Amazon’s public list of suppliers, which produce […]