sex trafficking
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of sex trafficking
First recorded in 1910–15
Example Sentences
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Notably it does not protect them from federal criminal violations, intellectual property claims or violations of sex trafficking laws.
From Salon ● Apr. 16, 2026
Federal prosecutors have successfully prosecuted cases of adult sex trafficking.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 15, 2026
That charity, whose focus includes victims of sex trafficking, has been described by royal biographer Andrew Lownie as a "preposterously inappropriate cause" for Eugenie to be involved with.
From BBC ● Mar. 9, 2026
Millions of visitors will arrive from countries where sex trafficking laws and cultural awareness around the issue differ significantly from those in the United States, Singleton said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 19, 2026
Hochman also criticized current state sex trafficking laws, which don’t consider incidents involving adults as serious, violent felonies, he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 3, 2026
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