Maryland has some of the lightest penalties in the nation for human trafficking of adults, which police officers and advocates say draws traffickers into the state.
Maryland
General Assembly Enacted Three New Laws to Fight Human Trafficking
All received widespread support in both chambers and have been signed into law by Gov. Larry Hogan.
Paratransit Riders Frustrated, MTA Under Scrutiny
Maryland Transit Administration’s paratransit service Mobility is working to make changes to serve customers and national standards
Baltimore Says Trafficking a Big Problem but Charges Against Traffickers Almost Always Dropped
Baltimore has become a hub for human trafficking because of its interstate highways and proximity to major airports, city and state officials say.
The Brothel Next Door: Human Trafficking Hidden in Plain Sight
Human trafficking abounds in Maryland, yet few are convicted.
Human Trafficking Hidden in Dozens of Maryland Communities While Authorities Struggle to Fight It
Behind closed doors, its victims — runaways, single mothers, immigrants, addicts — do what they’re told in unimaginable conditions.
Langley Park Residents Say Brothels Operate in Plain Sight Yet Elude Police
law enforcement officials have said they’ve had trouble catching traffickers there, citing the language barrier, elusive perpetrators and scared victims.
Midwest Teenager Trusted a ‘Cute’ Man; She Ended Up Trafficked in a Towson Hotel Room
The man entered her life as she was looking for a way to support her 2-year-old son.
Transgender Marylanders and Advocates Hopeful Birth Certificate Bill Will Align Records with ‘True Identity’
The bill awaits Gov. Larry Hogan’s signature, who hasn’t declared a position