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Human trafficking, called modern-day slavery, is a serious issue in the US. Last year the National Human Trafficking Resource Center received 228 reports of human trafficking from Washington State alone. On May 3 Governor Christine Gregoire signed a bill that allows law enforcement to use minors in capturing individuals involved in human trafficking. The bill, which will be effective on August 1, will hopefully aid greatly in eradicating the problem of human trafficking in Washington. Some, however, are concerned for the safety of the minors potentially involved in such investigations.