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Sean Combs Charged in Manhattan Federal Court With Sex Trafficking, Additional Federal Offenses Following HSI New York Investigation

NEW YORK — Sean Combs, a/k/a “Puff Daddy,” a/k/a “P. Diddy,” a/k/a “PD,” a/k/a “Love,” was arrested and charged in a three count indictment with racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution.

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DHS Places Additional PRC-Based Companies on the UFLPA Entity List  

DHS announced the addition of five entities based in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List, bringing the total entities listed to 73.

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Readout of Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas’ Meeting with the National Council of Textile Organizations

On Tuesday, July 23rd, Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas met with leaders from the National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), which represents an array of companies from the U.S. textile and apparel industry.

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DHS Focus on Combatting Human Trafficking

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) places significant emphasis on addressing the complexities and national significance of various forms of human trafficking, including sex trafficking, labor trafficking, and child sexual exploitation.

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Fact Sheet: In Just Two Years, Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force and the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Have Significantly Enhanced Our Ability to Keep Forced Labor Out of U.S. Supply Chains

DHS plays a critical role in combatting forced labor through the work of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in enforcing laws that prohibit imports of goods made with forced labor.

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Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force Adds Aluminum, PVC, and Seafood as New High Priority Sectors for Enforcement of Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act

DHS, as chair of the Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force, released an updated Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Strategy to Prevent the Importation of Goods Mined, Produced, or Manufactured with Forced Labor in the People’s Republic of China.

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Couple Sentenced for Benefiting from Forced Labor Following HSI Rio Grande Valley Investigation

McALLEN, Texas — A south Texas couple was sentenced June 24 following their admissions of benefiting from a victim’s free labor. HSI Rio Grande Valley investigated the case.

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Contractor, Trade School Among 6 Businesses Joining HSI IMAGE Program to Ensure Compliant Hiring Practices

EL PASO, Texas — Six area businesses joined HSI’s IMAGE, or Mutual Agreement between Government and Employers program and another renewed its agreement June 17.

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Owner of Boston Pizzeria Chain Convicted of Forced Labor after HSI, Department of Labor Investigation

BOSTON — The owner of a pizzeria chain in Massachusetts was convicted June 7 of forced labor charges following a nine-day jury trial.

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DHS Adds PRC-Based Seafood, Aluminum, and Footwear Entities to Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Enforcement List

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the addition of three People’s Republic of China (PRC)-based seafood, aluminum, and footwear companies to the Uygur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List.