"“We are detaining survivors instead of supporting them, perpetuating cycles of trauma rather than breaking them,” Jose Alfaro said."
"“Each of these acts amplifies the vulnerabilities that fuel human trafficking, creating an environment where survivors are further marginalized and victimized,” Alfaro wrote."
"“The Trump administration's actions are severely hampering efforts to combat human trafficking,” Alfaro said."
"The council is tasked with providing advice and recommendations to government officials, reviewing federal policies, and publishing an annual report with its findings. The most recent report, which was released in late 2024, includes findings from the council's trips to Alaska and the Texas-Mexico border. It contains a number of recommendations for the federal government. Alfaro is listed as the council's secretary in that report."
Jose Alfaro, a Boston-based advocate and human trafficking survivor, resigned from the U.S. Advisory Council on Human Trafficking in protest of the Trump administration. He said recent executive orders undermine Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives and defund services for LGBTQ+ people and crime victims. He argued these actions amplify vulnerabilities that fuel human trafficking, leaving survivors further marginalized and victimized. The council, created in 2015, provides advice and recommendations to government officials, reviews federal policies, and publishes an annual report. Alfaro was appointed in 2024 for a two-year term and was listed as secretary in the late-2024 report. His name was removed from the council’s official website.
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