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Federal sex trafficking prosecutions fell 22% as Trump's promised crackdown on the crime stalled in his administration. The decline contradicts campaign pledges to prioritize trafficking cases.
Federal sex trafficking prosecutions fell 22% under Trump's Department of Justice, despite the administration's campaign promises to make trafficking a priority. Specific cases have stalled in the pipeline, and the DOJ hasn't allocated resources to move them forward at the pace needed. This represents a concrete gap between what was pledged and what's being delivered.
The decline is significant because prosecuting trafficking requires sustained, specialized effort. When cases languish, evidence degrades, witnesses move away, and victims lose momentum. A 22% drop in prosecutions isn't a statistical anomaly—it's a resource and priority decision made at the top of the Justice Department. It suggests that despite rhetoric about cracking down on traffickers, other priorities are consuming the DOJ's attention and budget.
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