Anti-Human Trafficking Bill Signed

Wisconsin Governor James Doyle signed an anti-human trafficking bill on Wednesday, March 19, 2008, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Sister Barbara Reynolds, SDS, right, congratulated the Governor.

The new law criminalizes human trafficking and slavery under Wisconsin state law. It also holds Wisconsin businesses that profit from trafficking liable. The law was written by a group of citizens working closely with Representatives and Senators from both parties. The bill passed unanimously in the Senate and Assembly before coming to Governor Doyle for signature.

Photo by Kelly Rifelj