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Archives for: January 15th, 2021

Human Trafficking in Illinois — It Isn’t Always About Sex

When many people think of human trafficking, they automatically think of sex trafficking. While it is true that sex trafficking is a big problem, human trafficking isn’t always about sex, sometimes it’s about labor.

Recently, a woman in the Chicago suburbs pled guilty to labor trafficking. She helped several people from Central America to enter the country, but once they were there, they had to stay and work in her home until the debt to get them here was paid.[...]

Hundreds Arrested in Nationwide Sex-Trafficking Bust

In 2015, the Illinois’ Cook County Sheriff’s Department launched a nationwide sex-trafficking string operation that comprised of 70 jurisdictions in 17 states, including Illinois, Arizona, and Nevada. This year’s installment is the largest thus far since the operation first started in 2011.

 

 Officials also recovered 54 women and 14 juvenile sex-trafficking victims nationwide, taking them into custody mental with health, drug abuse, and domestic abuse rehabilitation services.

 

Many of these sex-trafficking and involuntary servitude crimes were discovered on [...]

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Criminal Trespass and Civil Rights in IL: Discrimination and Profiling

Criminal Trespass

Criminal trespass laws are essential for protecting property rights and maintaining public safety. However, the enforcement of these laws can sometimes intersect with civil rights protections, leading to issues such as discrimination, racial profiling, and selective enforcement. In Chicago, individuals facing criminal trespass charges may be caught in these complex dynamics’ crosshairs. In this blog, we will explore the intersection of criminal trespass laws and civil rights protections in Illinois, shedding light on the challenges posed by discrimination and profiling [...]

RICO Act: Implications for White Collar Crime Cases in Chicago

White Collar Crimes

In the realm of combating organized crime and corruption, the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act stands as a formidable legal instrument. Originally enacted in 1970, this federal statute has been pivotal in targeting various criminal enterprises, including white-collar crimes.

In Chicago, a city with a complex socioeconomic landscape, understanding the implications of the RICO Act on white-collar crime cases is crucial. Let’s delve into the intricacies of this legislation, its application, potential penalties, defense strategies, and the significance [...]