Sunita Jain Anti-Trafficking Initiative

09/18/2025

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Thank you for continuing this journey with us, see you on our new page!

09/16/2025

Last week, survivors raised their voices — and we must listen.
Their courage to speak out, to share their truth, and to confront power is nothing short of extraordinary.

At the Sunita Jain Anti-Trafficking Initiative, we stand in unwavering solidarity with all survivors of exploitation, manipulation, and abuse. We honor the immense strength it takes not only to survive, but to speak up.

Their voices demand more than acknowledgment — they demand action.
We reaffirm our commitment to centering survivors in the fight for truth, justice, and systemic change.

09/12/2025

We’re deeply grateful to the First Partner’s Office — especially Holly Martinez and Maggie Arsala — for meeting with our team and survivor leaders.

This conversation was a powerful step forward in our shared mission to prevent human trafficking across California. Thank you for your time, your openness, and your commitment to real, survivor-informed solutions.

09/11/2025

Big news! AB 1362 just passed the Senate floor vote.

We’re one step closer to the Governor’s desk.

Every step brings over 40,000 H-2A farmworkers in California closer to real protections:

*No illegal recruitment fees
*Contracts in workers’ own language
*Registered, accountable recruiters

This is real progress for workers, justice, and California.
Learn more & show your support → lls.edu/sunitajain/AB-1362

09/10/2025

Sunita Jain Anti-Trafficking Initiative Stands in Solidarity!

The Supreme Court's decision allowing racial profiling during immigration raids puts vulnerable communities at greater risk of trafficking. Immigrants, especially those from marginalized groups, will now be even more afraid to seek help from authorities, fearing they may be targeted because of their race. This fear creates a perfect environment for traffickers to exploit, knowing that victims are less likely to report abuse. The ruling further isolates these communities, cutting off support and allowing traffickers to operate unchecked. By legitimizing racial profiling, the Court’s decision makes it even harder for victims to escape and find safety.

We stand with you.

09/06/2025

With , California can lead the way in protecting temporary immigrant workers who are often exploited and trafficked because of fraudulent recruitment practices.

Read more about Angela's story: https://capitalandmain.com/california-bill-aims-to-crack-down-on-predatory-labor-traffickers

09/04/2025

We are proud to stand with in opposing this attack.

CA can step up with - holding foreign labor recruiters accountable & protecting workers before abuse behind.

Learn more: https://www.lls.edu/academics/experientiallearning/sunita-jain/what-we-do-sji/policypriorities/ab-1362/

09/02/2025

We’re grateful to Attorney General for his support of AB 1362 (Kalra)—a vital step in the fight against human trafficking. This bill strengthens protections for temporary and vulnerable workers, ensuring they are free from forced labor. AB 1362 is a crucial move toward accountability and safeguarding the rights of all workers in California.

09/01/2025

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As we celebrate Labor Day, let’s remember that this holiday began as a movement to build and protect the rights of America’s labor force—rights that continue to ensure their contributions are recognized and never overlooked.

Today, we honor and thank the hardworking people who keep our neighborhoods running every day. Happy Labor Day!

08/29/2025

Sadly, AB 381 didn’t pass this year, but we are incredibly grateful to Assemblymember Stefani for her leadership and unwavering commitment to fighting for trafficked workers in global supply chains.

While this chapter ends, our fight continues. We’ll be back next year, stronger and more determined than ever.

Stay with us as we work toward justice for all workers!

08/27/2025

"While human trafficking and forced labor are technically illegal, California’s existing procurement laws are outdated and toothless."

Featured in the Fresno Beee: U.S. Ambassadors are calling on Fresno leaders, community members, and advocates to support AB 381 — a critical bill that would align California law with federal standards to combat forced labor, particularly in the state’s largest industry: agriculture. The legislation is designed to:

✅ Creates clear definitions of what constitutes human trafficking and/or forced labor, recruitment fees (often used to entrap workers in forced labor), and who qualifies as a subcontractor. While California currently prohibits human trafficking, forced labor, and child labor the state has not provided any additional guidance to companies or California procurement agencies on how to prevent these abuses from occurring.

✅ Provides further guidance on prohibited actions that involve fraud and misrepresentation for government solicitations and contracts including failing to provide key terms of employment in a worker’s native language, charging recruitment

✅ Requires a California government contractor to certify a compliance plan for itself and all its subcontractors.

✅ Details actions companies must take if they identify potential human trafficking, forced labor or child labor issues in their supply chains.

Read Full Op-ed:https://bit.ly/44WxqGd

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08/22/2025

📣 New Op-Ed: “To Fight Trafficking, California Must Start at the Beginning”

Joe Martinez of has seen firsthand how foreign labor recruiters exploit workers before they ever arrive in California. Some are charged up to $10,000 just for a legal job—and many start work already trapped in debt.

In a new op-ed, he urges CA leaders to pass and finally hold recruiters accountable.

Now published in:

Sacramento Bee
Fresno Bee
Modesto Bee
Merced Sun-Star
Let’s make sure California protects the workers who feed us, build for us, and care for our communities.

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