human trafficking
noun
: organized criminal activity in which human beings are treated as possessions to be controlled and exploited (as by being forced into sex work or involuntary labor)
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The military is also increasingly involved in domestic security operations against the Mexican cartels that direct much of the drug and human trafficking across the U.S.-Mexican border.
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Risa Brooks, Foreign Affairs, 8 Apr. 2025
Another award recipient was arrested at a hotel in 2019 before later being identified as a survivor of human trafficking.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
Likewise, the Trump administration has not made public intelligence reports or other evidence to support the allegation that Abrego Garcia was involved in human trafficking.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 7 Apr. 2025
Nearly a year ago, Tebow, a former Florida and NFL quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner, testified before Congress about combating human trafficking and child exploitation.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 2 Apr. 2025
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Risa Brooks, Foreign Affairs, 8 Apr. 2025
Another award recipient was arrested at a hotel in 2019 before later being identified as a survivor of human trafficking.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
Likewise, the Trump administration has not made public intelligence reports or other evidence to support the allegation that Abrego Garcia was involved in human trafficking.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 7 Apr. 2025
Nearly a year ago, Tebow, a former Florida and NFL quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner, testified before Congress about combating human trafficking and child exploitation.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 2 Apr. 2025
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“Human trafficking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/human%20trafficking. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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