Human Trafficking is Growing Due to Open Borders

Cook County Sheriff says human trafficking is ‘going on all around us’

(The Center Square) – The Cook County Sheriff’s Office hopes to crack down on human trafficking, child porn and prostitution after a wave of recent arrests over a two-week period highlighting the enormity of the problem.

Sheriff Tom Dart said it’s essential that not only the federal government, but internet sites and parents take action to fight this growing trend.

Dart recently held a news conference after six separate arrests, which included child pornography, prostitution and trafficking. One trafficking case involved a child. The Sheriff’s Office also acted relating to the operation of a bordello. Additionally, numerous women, who were being trafficked or could have been, responded to sheriff’s office ads, Dart said.

These cases are just a microcosm, he said, of all the activity nationwide. They were accomplished without a special effort, which he said points to the “persuasiveness” of the problem.

Although Cook County is a leader in fighting such crimes, he said, it’s more than law enforcement can tackle alone. Instead, it must be a three-pronged attack, involving the federal government, internet sites used to perpetuate these crimes, and parents as watchdogs of their children.

Dart stressed the need for internet companies to adopt protocols to prevent these crimes.

“They need to work on their sites whether it be filters or whatever … and they need to work with us in law enforcement when things aren’t right. They need to be doing this with passion because they’re interested in stopping this and not profiting out of it,” he said.

It’s not the dark web that is harboring these practices, he said, but sites that can be visited without a password. That’s why parents need to get more involved. He empowered parents to monitor their kids’ internet activity because these crimes can happen anywhere.

“Being a parent means you need to snoop around,” he said.

He noted an astronomical increase in child pornography, which law enforcement is also battling. In 1998, there were approximately 3,000 such images on the internet. This past year, the number has spiraled to 33 million, he said.

“It just shows you how exponentially all this stuff has grown,” Dart said.

It’s also a myth that such crimes don’t happen close to home.

“The vast majority, I’m talking 90-95% of the people that are involved in trafficking, are local people, trafficking local people, and it’s going on all around us,” Dart said.

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🏛️ The Lawsuit That Could Rewrite Vaccine Policy in Kane County

September 3, 2025

A federal lawsuit filed by attorney Rick Jaffe is challenging the legal foundation of the CDC’s vaccine recommendation process—and its outcome could dramatically reshape how vaccines are mandated and promoted in Kane County, Illinois. At the center of the lawsuit is the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), which recommends vaccines for children and adults. These recommendations are widely adopted by state health departments and school systems. However, the lawsuit alleges that ACIP’s procedures violate federal law, particularly the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), which requires transparency, public access, and balanced representation in federal advisory bodies. ⚖️ Key Allegations Against the CDC and ACIP Lack of Legal Authority: The lawsuit claims ACIP is not legally authorized to make binding recommendations that lead to mandates, especially for children. Violation of FACA: Plaintiffs argue that ACIP fails to meet FACA’s standards for public accountability, including open meetings and proper documentation. Conflicts of Interest: The suit highlights that ACIP members may have financial ties to pharmaceutical companies, undermining the integrity of their recommendations. No Public Input: The process by which vaccines are added to the childhood schedule allegedly lacks meaningful public engagement or scientific debate. 🧨 National Impact If the Lawsuit Succeeds If the court rules in favor of the plaintiffs, the CDC’s vaccine schedule could be declared legally invalid. This would: Strip federal agencies of their ability to influence state-level mandates. Force states to independently justify vaccine requirements without relying on CDC guidance. Create a legal precedent for challenging other federal advisory committees operating outside FACA compliance. 🏘️ What This Means for Kane County, Illinois Kane County’s public health policies—including school vaccine requirements—are shaped by Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) guidelines, which in turn rely heavily on CDC/ACIP recommendations. A successful lawsuit could: Disrupt School Mandates: Local districts like St. Charles 303 and Geneva 304 may need to revisit vaccine requirements for enrollment. Empower Parental Rights Advocates: The legal challenge strengthens calls to post the Illinois Certificate of Religious Exemption form alongside other required documents, ensuring equal access and informed consent. Reinforce Local Legal Efforts: It could bolster arguments made in the 2021 Kane County lawsuit filed by school employees opposing vaccine/testing mandates. Shift Health Department Strategy: The Kane County Health Department may need to revise its public messaging and policy framework to reflect a more localized, transparent approach. 🔍 A Turning Point for Transparency and Autonomy This lawsuit is more than a legal technicality—it’s a challenge to centralized authority in public health. Advocates argue that families, not federal agencies, should make medical decisions for their children. If the courts agree, Kane County could become a model for restoring local control, informed consent, and parental rights in vaccine policy. For more info regarding this important lawsuit: EXCLUSIVE: The Lawsuit That Could Collapse the CDC’s Vaccine Empire Overnight | Daily Pulse Direct link to the lawsuit: complaint2.pdf