What does it mean if someone is on a government watch list?

Protecting Privacy and Safeguarding Civil Liberties Individuals are included in the watchlist when there is reasonable suspicion to believe that a person is a known or suspected terrorist.

What is a government watch?

A government watchlist is just a watchlist that’s put together by the government rather than by a private entity. There are actually many government watchlists—the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, and Treasury all have watchlists that may include different threats.

Does human trafficking happen in the US?

In the United States, it is most prevalent in Texas, Florida, New York and California. Human trafficking is both a domestic and global crime, with victims trafficked within their own country, to neighboring countries and between continents. Victims of trafficking can be of any age and any gender.

Why was the consolidated terror watch list created what are the benefits of the list?

According to the National Strategy, the FBI was establishing a consolidated watch list to serve as a central access point for information about people of investigative interest that would be fully accessible to the law enforcement and intelligence communities.

What does trafficking look like in the United States?

They may exhibit submissive behavior, such as poor posture, downcast eyes, lack of eye contact, lack of facial expressions, and may be easily startled. They may look to their trafficker to speak on their behalf, and may be unresponsive to attempts to communicate with them when they are alone.

What is the United States doing about human trafficking?

The National Action Plan outlines a three-year comprehensive whole-of-government approach to combat human trafficking, including actions to strengthen prosecution of traffickers, enhance victim protections, and prevent the crime from occurring within our borders and abroad. Read the National Action Plan .