Anti mail order bride law

You're referring to laws aimed at preventing human trafficking and exploitation of women who are brought to a country as "mail-order brides."

In the United States, there is no federal law specifically prohibiting mail-order brides. However, there are several federal laws that criminalize human trafficking, including the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) of 2000 and the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013.

These laws make it illegal to bring a person into the country for the purpose of forced labor, prostitution, or other forms of exploitation. They also provide protections for victims of human trafficking, including the ability to seek legal status and assistance.

At the state level, some states have enacted laws aimed at preventing human trafficking and protecting victims. For example:

  1. California: In 2013, California enacted a law that prohibits the use of mail-order bride services and requires marriage brokers to register with the state.
  2. Florida: In 2014, Florida enacted a law that makes it a crime to engage in the business of bringing women into the state for the purpose of marriage or other forms of exploitation.
  3. New York: In 2011, New York enacted a law that prohibits the use of mail-order bride services and requires marriage brokers to register with the state.

These laws are intended to prevent human trafficking and protect women from exploitation. They often include provisions that require marriage brokers to disclose certain information to the women they are working with, such as the terms of the marriage and the rights and responsibilities of the parties involved.

It's worth noting that while these laws are intended to prevent human trafficking, they may not always be effective in preventing exploitation. Some critics argue that the laws are too narrow and do not adequately address the root causes of human trafficking.

In addition to laws, there are also organizations and advocacy groups that work to prevent human trafficking and protect victims. These organizations often provide support and resources to women who are at risk of being trafficked or who have already been trafficked.

Some examples of organizations that work to prevent human trafficking and protect victims include:

  1. The Polaris Project: A non-profit organization that works to prevent human trafficking and protect victims.
  2. The International Justice Mission (IJM): A non-profit organization that works to protect the poor and vulnerable from human trafficking and other forms of exploitation.
  3. The National Human Trafficking Hotline: A confidential and toll-free hotline that provides assistance and support to victims of human trafficking.

Overall, while there is no federal law specifically prohibiting mail-order brides, there are several federal and state laws that criminalize human trafficking and provide protections for victims. There are also organizations and advocacy groups that work to prevent human trafficking and protect victims.