Tag: Human Trafficking

[PREMIERING 7/28, 7:30PM ET] Gotaways: The Hidden Border Crisis | Documentary

Beyond the groups of people crossing illegally into the United States and giving themselves up to Border Patrol are the lesser-known individuals known as the “gotaways.” This group of illegal immigrants evade Border Patrol and attempt to make their way past state and local law enforcement to get farther into the United States. There have…


Trump Calls for Death Penalty in the Fight Against Child Trafficking

Former President Donald Trump released a campaign proposal on July 21 saying that he would subject human traffickers to the death penalty, as part of his latest anti-crime proposal for his 2024 White House bid. Mr. Trump also used the campaign video to endorse the nationwide box office hit “Sound of Freedom,” which tells the story…


Ending Human Trafficking: A National Priority | America’s Hope (July 21)

The Department of Homeland Security states that human trafficking threatens our physical and virtual borders, our immigration and customs systems, our prosperity, our national security, and our personal and public safety. For this reason, the Department of Homeland Security has declared it a national priority to end human trafficking. In this episode, America’s Hope is…


DOJ Quietly Removes Child Sex Trafficking Information From Its Website

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has quietly taken down a series of sections from its website related to both domestic and international child sex trafficking, including a portion that offers information about U.S. minors being “recruited and exploited” into the commercial sex industry. According to an archived version of the website, the agency previously provided…


What the Heck Is This QAnon?

Commentary Last week I took an unusual trip to the cinema because finally it was showing something worth seeing. It was “The Sound of Freedom,” directed by Alejandro Monteverde and starring Jim Caviezel. The movie tells the real-life story of Tim Ballar, a special agent for Homeland Security and his work to rescue kids from…


Failure of Child Sex Trafficking Bill in California Assembly Committee Sparks Outrage

A bill to strengthen penalties for repeat offenders convicted of sexually trafficking children failed to pass the Assembly Public Safety Committee July 11, with only the two Republican members voting in favor of the measure. Authored by Sen. Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield), Senate Bill 14 passed the Senate with unanimous bipartisan support and would have added…


[LIVE NOW] National Discussion Erupts on Child Trafficking Through Film ‘Sound of Freedom’

The film “Sound of Freedom” has sparked a national discussion on child trafficking. In this episode of Crossroads, we’ll discuss these stories and others, and answer questions from the audience. …


National Discussion Erupts on Child Trafficking Through Film ‘Sound of Freedom’ | Live With Josh

The film “Sound of Freedom” has sparked a national discussion on child trafficking. In this episode of Crossroads, we’ll discuss these stories and others, and answer questions from the audience. …


[LIVE 10AM ET] Tucker Carlson Acts to Clear Name of Andrew Tate; National Discussion Erupts on Child Trafficking

Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson posted a video of an interview with masculinity influencer Andrew Tate who is facing charges in Romania for alleged human trafficking, and the video alleges that false charges were filed. Meanwhile, the film “Sound of Freedom” has sparked a national discussion on child trafficking. In this episode of Crossroads,…


‘Sound of Freedom’ Motivates Canadians Against Human Trafficking

The newly released movie “Sound of Freedom” is raising Canadian awareness of human trafficking and motivating people to respond, say two longtime advocates who work to combat the trade in humans. The drama, based on true events, tells the story of Tim Ballard, an employee for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, who rescues young…