SESTA

SESTA, the Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act, is a U.S. law passed in 2018 that targets online platforms allowing trafficking activities. It holds websites accountable if they knowingly facilitate sex trafficking, making it easier to take down illegal content and shut down sites that help traffickers. The law aims to protect victims but has also raised concerns about free speech and the potential overreach in removing legitimate content. Overall, SESTA seeks to reduce online sex trafficking by increasing platform liability and encouraging safer online environments.