WASHINGTON DC- On March 24th, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate Luis C. de Baca as Ambassador-at-Large to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons at the State Department. The Ambassador-at-Large position is arguably the most powerful anti-trafficking post in the country, a position sometimes called "America's Anti-Slavery Czar". Up to this point Lou de Baca has served as a prosecutor who has put away a LOT of traffickers. You can read about his credentials HERE.
Within the next few days, Lou will be facing confirmation from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. If you think prosecuting traffickers is something we need more of, please email the members of this committee NOW to express your support of Lou de Baca and the issue at large. Oh, and we have made it so easy for you.
All of the Senators names and email addresses are below. Simply click the email link below, place CONFIRM LOU DE BACA in the subject line, and copy the email text we have provided below or use you own). We need him positioned and working asap.
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HERE IS THE TEXT FOR THE EMAIL
Dear Senator:
Human slavery is the fastest growing crime on the planet, destroying the lives of 27 million people. I am astonished that in 2007, Human Slave Traders made more money than Google, Nike and Starbucks combined. Fortunately, you have an opportunity to take action against human slavery by confirming Lou de Baca as the federal government's antislavery czar.
Lou is a strong leader in the response to human slavery, inspiring a whole generation of young abolitionists to action. He has put away more than 100 human traffickers, and freed more than 600 victims-a record unmatched by anyone. Lou's track record gives confidence to thousands of NGOs, non-profits and citizens like me, who are eager for the US government to take bold steps to combat the most horrifying crime on the planet.
The confirmation of Lou De Baca is the first step in ending human slavery in our lifetime. I urge you to vote "yes" to confirm Lou De Baca as the new antislavery czar.
Thank you, YOUR NAME
Human slavery is the fastest growing crime on the planet, destroying the lives of 27 million people. I am astonished that in 2007, Human Slave Traders made more money than Google, Nike and Starbucks combined. Fortunately, you have an opportunity to take action against human slavery by confirming Lou de Baca as the federal government's antislavery czar.
Lou is a strong leader in the response to human slavery, inspiring a whole generation of young abolitionists to action. He has put away more than 100 human traffickers, and freed more than 600 victims-a record unmatched by anyone. Lou's track record gives confidence to thousands of NGOs, non-profits and citizens like me, who are eager for the US government to take bold steps to combat the most horrifying crime on the planet.
The confirmation of Lou De Baca is the first step in ending human slavery in our lifetime. I urge you to vote "yes" to confirm Lou De Baca as the new antislavery czar.
Thank you, YOUR NAME
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*Original story from Justin Dillion @Call and Response
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