Kane County, Illinois officials are intensifying efforts to fight human trafficking with the launch of a specialized unit dedicated to addressing both sex and labor trafficking.
A traffic stop by the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office has led to the arrest of Sergio Velasco, a 50-year-old man accused of human trafficking and residing in the United States illegally.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that eight Venezuelan nationals were arrested in Tennessee and charged in connection with a transnational human trafficking and prostitution ring. Prosecutors say the suspects operated out of Memphis, Tennessee, bringing women into the U.S. illegally and forcing them into prostitution.
Ten days before President-elect Donald Trump is set to take office, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is doubling down on the city's controversial Welcoming City Ordinance.
Herbert Kickl, leader of Austria’s Freedom Party (FPÖ), has been tasked with forming a government after the collapse of a coalition among mainstream parties. Kickl, a staunch Euroskeptic and outspoken conservative, has sparked controversy with his policies, including a bold stance on immigration and opposition to EU climate and economic policies.
Huntington Beach, California, is suing the state over its sanctuary city law, saying it is unconstitutional by preventing authorities from fulfilling their duties to protect residents.
The FDA is advancing a controversial regulation to lower nicotine levels in cigarettes, drawing criticism for potential unintended consequences, including fueling black market activity.
Two American citizens filed a lawsuit against Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, accusing the dictator of leading a "criminal enterprise" that uses U.S. citizens for negotiations.
