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Sunita Jain Anti-Trafficking Initiative @sunitajainlls.bsky.social · 4h

Grateful to @jonesday.bsky.social for hosting the Start Anew Clinic, supporting survivors on their path to healing and financial stability. 💜 SJI shared info on CalVCB AB 629 income loss benefits (up to $20K) for human trafficking survivors. Great connecting with LA County partners! #StartAnew

Sunita Jain Anti-Trafficking Initiative @sunitajainlls.bsky.social · 1d

AB 1362 is now law — a first-in-the-nation step to prevent immigrant labor trafficking.

Now comes the hard part: ensuring enforcement and expanding protections until every visa worker is covered.

Watch highlights from last week’s press conference ⬇️

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Sunita Jain Anti-Trafficking Initiative @sunitajainlls.bsky.social · 7d

California just made history.
@governor.ca.gov signed #AB1362, the first law in the U.S. to regulate foreign labor recruiters—protecting 40K+ workers from exploitation and trafficking.

A big step forward, but awareness is key and more work remains to expand protections to all.

#WorkersRights

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Sunita Jain Anti-Trafficking Initiative @sunitajainlls.bsky.social · 7d

Last night @governor.ca.gov signed AB 1362, closing a decade-long accountability gap.

Now, CA can stop labor trafficking at the source—a first step toward protections for all workers.

Watch live at 10:30am: youtube.com/live/qegtKabeGza

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Sunita Jain Anti-Trafficking Initiative @sunitajainlls.bsky.social · 8d

We’re on Instagram ! Come join the convo — www.instagram.com/sunitajainll...

#humantrafficking#survivor#policy#CALeg

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Sunita Jain Anti-Trafficking Initiative @sunitajainlls.bsky.social · 9d

Agricultural workers put food on our tables. They deserve protection from traffickers and abusive recruiters. Tell @governor.ca.gov to sign AB 1362.
👉 gov.ca.gov/contact

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Sunita Jain Anti-Trafficking Initiative @sunitajainlls.bsky.social · 9d

@maxblau.bsky.social @charlesornstein.bsky.social Such a powerful story—sadly, more common than most realize. Our team and partners have been working hard to close protection gaps for H-2A workers, especially by targeting fraudulent recruiters. We’ve sent an email and would love to connect further.

Reposted by Sunita Jain Anti-Trafficking Initiative

Max Blau @maxblau.bsky.social · 26d

Over the past few years, I’ve been fascinated with one of the largest federal investigations happening in Georgia, known as Operation Blooming Onion. So I partnered with Zaydee Sanchez to uncover the untold story of an unnamed victim at the heart of the case. 🧵

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Sunita Jain Anti-Trafficking Initiative @sunitajainlls.bsky.social · 9d

Too many lives have been harmed by fraudulent recruiters. AB 1362 could change that — it's now on the Caliornia Governor’s desk. We must protect our communities. Please help us raise your voice. #AB1362 #ProtectPeople

@propublica.org Thank you for this piece!

ProPublica @propublica.org · 12d

Sofi left behind her child in Mexico for the promise of providing him a better life by coming to the U.S. on a farmworker visa. She ended up in a trap.

“Not all of us get to be smiled upon by the United States,” she said.

By @maxblau.bsky.social

A Farmworkers Visa Promised Her a Better Life. It Was a Trap.

Sofi left behind her child in Mexico for the promise of providing him a better life. She ended up a victim of an operation that is alleged to have exploited the H-2A visa program — and the workers it ...

projects.propublica.org

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Sunita Jain Anti-Trafficking Initiative @sunitajainlls.bsky.social · 10d

On 9/30, over 100 victim services grants from the DOJ Office for Victims of Crime are going to expire, and new funding opportunities have not been released. Without new funding to replace these grants, thousands of #humantrafficking survivors will lose lifesaving services.

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Sunita Jain Anti-Trafficking Initiative @sunitajainlls.bsky.social · 13d

Senior Policy Counsel Aradhana Tiwari spoke on Human Trafficking at #PACT2025 with expert Jimmy Lopez. Grateful to learn with providers serving children affected by sex & labor trafficking.

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Sunita Jain Anti-Trafficking Initiative @sunitajainlls.bsky.social · 15d

@ximenabustillo.bsky.social ; Hi Ximena, I would love to connect with you and your NPR team on this topic. Survivors and advocates of human trafficking, such as nonprofits, have been truly impacted by changes with new administration.

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Sunita Jain Anti-Trafficking Initiative @sunitajainlls.bsky.social · 16d

41,000 California farmworkers are at risk from predatory recruiters.

44,000 Californians have spoken: it’s time to act.

@governor.ca.gov— will you listen? Sign #AB1362 to stop trafficking.

Learn more → lls.edu/sunitajain/AB-1362

#ProtectWorkers #FarmworkerJustice #CaliforniaLeadership

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Sunita Jain Anti-Trafficking Initiative @sunitajainlls.bsky.social · 17d

Nonprofits on the frontlines of anti-trafficking brace for impact as federal funding hangs in the balance. “We’re planning for the worst case scenario,” says Hailey Virusso of Preble Street, a Maine-based org fighting forced labor and exploitation. #HumanTrafficking @preblestreet.bsky.social

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Sunita Jain Anti-Trafficking Initiative @sunitajainlls.bsky.social · 17d

Leading anti-trafficking experts are sounding the alarm: The Trump administration is backpedaling on critical efforts to fight human trafficking.

Decades of progress are at risk. Experts warn the rollback of protections will leave vulnerable survivors at even greater risk.

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Sunita Jain Anti-Trafficking Initiative @sunitajainlls.bsky.social · 17d

🔥 Featured in The Guardian: Experts warn the Trump admin is retreating on efforts to fight human trafficking & child exploitation. Decades of progress are at risk. Nonprofits are speaking out — and we should be too.
Read Full Piece: https://bit.ly/4nEf0Sy

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Sunita Jain Anti-Trafficking Initiative @sunitajainlls.bsky.social · 20d

This week we stood with the community at the LA County Board of Supervisors:

✅ $29.8M rent relief for families hit by wildfires & ICE raids
✅ Exploring an eviction moratorium

💡 Housing stability prevents exploitation and trafficking.

🙏 Thanks @lacountybos.bsky.social for listening.

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Sunita Jain Anti-Trafficking Initiative @sunitajainlls.bsky.social · 20d

Federal rollbacks left temporary workers vulnerable.

#AB1362 would protect 40,000+ H-2A workers—banning illegal fees, requiring contracts in workers’ languages, and holding recruiters accountable.

The Legislature acted. Now @governor.ca.gov must sign.

Learn more: lls.edu/sunitajain/AB-1362

Sunita Jain Anti-Trafficking Initiative @sunitajainlls.bsky.social · 21d

Trump-era policies fuel trafficking by silencing victims through fear. Prof. Stephanie Richard explains why real policy change is urgent. #EndHumanTrafficking #SJI

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Sunita Jain Anti-Trafficking Initiative @sunitajainlls.bsky.social · 22d

On October 2, join @ashkalra.bsky.social, survivors, and advocates at the California Capitol as we urge @governor.ca.gov to sign #AB1362.

This bill ensures 40,000+ H-2A workers in California are protected from trafficking and abuse.

RSVP: tinyurl.com/3xchdffe

#ProtectWorkers #ProtectCalifornia

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Sunita Jain Anti-Trafficking Initiative @sunitajainlls.bsky.social · 23d

Survivors spoke out last week — we must listen. Their courage to share the truth is powerful and brave. The Sunita Jain Anti-Trafficking Initiative stands in full solidarity with all survivors.
#SurvivorsFirst #Justice#EpsteinFiles#TransparencyAct

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Sunita Jain Anti-Trafficking Initiative @sunitajainlls.bsky.social · 27d

Tell @governor.ca.gov to protect 41,000 immigrant farmworkers from trafficking and abuse.

⏰ Sign the coalition letter by 9/14:
www.lls.edu/sunitajain/AB-1362

#ProtectWorkers #AB1362 #FarmworkerJustice

Text reads: AB 1362 has cleared the Legislature. Now it’s up to Governor Newsom. Logos of Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University, and the Sunita Jain Anti-Trafficking Initiative appear at the bottom.

Text reads: By 9/14: Add your name to support immigrant workers. Urgent deadline to sign before Sept. 14.

Text reads: Take 1 minute. Protect immigrant farmworkers from illegal fees, fraud, and trafficking. Clear call to action to sign the coalition letter.

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Sunita Jain Anti-Trafficking Initiative @sunitajainlls.bsky.social · 27d

Grateful to the First Partner’s Office — especially Holly Martinez & Maggie Arsala — for meeting with our team and survivor leaders.

A powerful step toward survivor-informed solutions to prevent trafficking in CA.

#EndHumanTrafficking #SurvivorVoices #CaliforniaTogether

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Sunita Jain Anti-Trafficking Initiative @sunitajainlls.bsky.social · 29d

Big news: #AB1362 passed the Senate floor.

Over 40,000 H-2A farmworkers in California are one step closer to protections:

🛑 No illegal fees
📝 Contracts in their own language
📋 Registered, accountable recruiters

Learn more and show your support: lls.edu/sunitajain/AB-1362

Farmer working in a field. Graphic text reads: AB 1362 passes Senate floor vote. Over 40,000 H-2A farmworkers are one step closer to protection.

Sunita Jain Anti-Trafficking Initiative @sunitajainlls.bsky.social · 29d

SJI stands in solidarity!The Supreme Court’s decision allowing racial profiling during immigration raids puts vulnerable communities at greater risk of trafficking. Fear of targeting keeps victims silent, while traffickers exploit the system unchecked. We stand with those affected.