U.S. police assistance would be barred to countries found not to have taken effective action in ending the participation of their officials in trafficking. and in investigating and prosecuting meaningfully their officials involved in trafficking. A waiver is provided for the President if he finds that provision of such assistance is in the national interest. On a national level. it ensures that our immigration laws do not encourage rapid deportation of trafficked women. a practice which effectively insulates traffickers from ever being prosecuted for their crimes. Trafficking victims are eligible for a nonimmigrant status valid for three months. If the victim pursues criminal or civil actions against her trafficker. or if she pursues an asylum claim. she is provided with an extension of time. Further. it provides that trafficked women should not be detained. but instead receive needed services. safe shelter. and the opportunity to seek justice against their abusers. Finally. my bill provides much needed resources to programs assisting trafficking victims here at home and abroad.
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