IN JANUARY, President Trump proclaimed National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, pledging to marshal “every resource we have to confront this threat” and support victims and survivors. Enter the Trump administration. To justify his border wall, Mr. Trump is fond is conjuring the specter of sex trafficking victims brought over the southern border. In addition, lawyers for trafficking victims say their clients, often penniless, are now subject to steep fees that were previously waived in the course of their visa applications. In place of tough action on trafficking, Mr. Trump sheds crocodile tears.

Source: Washington Post March 17, 2019 21:45 UTC