Human trafficking has grown into the second largest criminal activity in the world, reaching an estimated 150 billion dollars in annual activity. The US has made significant strides in combating human trafficking, with laws such as the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 and the Trapping Victims Protection Act. The national strategy to combat human trafficking has also been established, with a focus on integrating federal, state, and local law enforcement in efforts to investigate and prosecute human trafficking cases jointly.
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