Human trafficking in Alabama was a Class A felony, punishable by 20-years to life in prison under the previous law, but the law will take those punishments a step further.
A trafficking hotline could be forced to report to police. Victims may stop calling, advocates say. chron.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from chron.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
A human trafficking hotline bill could hurt victims, advocates say washingtonpost.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from washingtonpost.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The non-profit Polaris Project, which operates the human trafficking hotline, is under fire after dozens of attorneys general took issue with its policy.