FOSTA (Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act)

The Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act (FOSTA), enacted in 2018, aims to combat online sex trafficking. It holds websites accountable for facilitating sex trafficking activities, allowing states to take legal action against these platforms. FOSTA amends Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which previously protected websites from liability for users' content. By enabling victims of trafficking to sue websites that contribute to their exploitation, FOSTA seeks to improve legal tools for combatting sex trafficking and enhancing the safety of vulnerable individuals online.