March 2025

human trafficking

Hidden in Plain Sight: Spotting Human Trafficking in CA Homes

Human trafficking doesn’t always involve distant places or dramatic escapes. Many trafficking situations happen quietly inside homes, hidden from view. Victims may be children or adults trapped by fear, isolation, or control. In some cases, signs like physical abuse, lack of freedom, or anxiety go unnoticed—even by neighbors. From 2012 to 2022, human trafficking prosecutions […]

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New Laws Target Human Trafficking in San Diego Region

San Diego, California — Mayor Todd Gloria has announced the city’s support for two state bills designed to address the escalating issue of human trafficking within the region. The proposed legislation seeks to counteract the impact of recent decriminalization efforts and bolster support for victims. Assembly Bill 63, introduced by Assemblywoman Michelle Rodriguez, aims to

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Gang Leader Arrested

LA Gang Leader Arrested: Human Trafficking & Murder Charges

Los Angeles, California — Federal authorities apprehended Eugene Henley Jr., a prominent Los Angeles gang leader, Wednesday following a search. Henley, known as “Big U,” faces charges related to a wide-ranging criminal enterprise, including murder and human trafficking. The arrest occurred after a federal complaint named Henley and 17 others from the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood

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Sex Trafficking a Minor: California Resident Charged

Boston — Ibrahim Abdul-Alim Bin Hajj Yahya Abdul-Malik, 37, of San Jose, California, has been apprehended and charged with sex trafficking a minor. The arrest follows an investigation into the exploitation of a 17-year-old previously reported missing from Ohio in August 2024. On December 11, 2024, authorities in Boston detected online advertisements offering minors for

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California State Capitol

Sex Trafficking: CA Bill Closes Minor Exploitation Gaps

Sacramento, California – A bipartisan effort has emerged in the California legislature to strengthen penalties related to the purchase of sex from minors. Assembly Bill 379, introduced by Assemblywoman Maggy Krell and Senator Shannon Grove, seeks to address perceived deficiencies in existing legislation. The proposed bill aims to close loopholes that arose from amendments to

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