By JW August. Legislation aimed at making child trafficking a felony in California was signed into law Monday, Jan. Gavin Newsom. For the supporters of SB , authored by Sen. SB had the backing of a coalition of more than organizations. What is missing, critics say, is the way and year-old juveniles are treated.
This age group was to be among those safeguarded by the bill when it was first introduced two years ago. Considering the age of the victims and the possible trauma they endured, it might be a tough get for prosecutors. She says the bill has the effect of undermining federal law. She explains that the primary federal law that addresses human trafficking, the Trafficking Victims Protection Act, specifies that anyone caught selling children 18 years and younger faces serious federal charges.
But most prosecutions for trafficking are in state court, and the federal laws are not applicable. On top of that, the felony charge carries a penalty of time in jail, not prison. Buying and year-olds for sex is only punishable as a misdemeanor.
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