Illinois House Republicans have highlighted human trafficking as a "hidden crisis" within the state, underscoring the importance of recent legislative reforms designed to protect victims and prosecute traffickers. This announcement was made in a post on The Caucus Blog.

According to Illinois House Republicans , human trafficking is described as modern-day slavery that exploits vulnerable individuals for sex and labor. Their caucus blog emphasizes that this crime occurs in various settings, including hotels, illicit massage businesses, online platforms, and workplaces. They argue that lawmakers, advocates, and survivors are collaborating to expose trafficking activities and enhance protections across Illinois.

Data from the National Human Trafficking Hotline cited in the post illustrates

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