Dear Member of Congress:
I am writing to ask you to protect children by cosponsoring legislation that fights online child sex trafficking.
Some "interactive computer service providers," such as Backpage, have knowingly promoted and facilitated child sex trafficking and abuse through online ads, with no legal repercussions. Multiple courts have ruled that operators of Backpage and other such sites cannot be held liable for the actions of their users due to Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act – even when the operators knew or participated in child sex advertising.
Bipartisan legislators want to close that loophole. The Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act (S. 1693) would help hold operators who knowingly facilitate child exploitation accountable, while protecting those who work to ensure child safety online. This bill gives human trafficking survivors the ability to seek the justice they deserve.
I strongly urge you to cosponsor this bipartisan legislation, and advocate for its immediate passage. Together, we can ensure that every child has the chance to live a life free from exploitation.
Thank you for your consideration, and I look forward to your response.
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