In the latest episode of Pantsuits and Lawsuits, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes discuss the





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September 2, 2025




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Latest Pantsuits and Lawsuits Episode Shines Light on Unsettling Reality of Human Trafficking in America

*LANSING* – In the latest episode of "Pantsuits and Lawsuits", Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes discuss the unsettling reality of human trafficking in America with chair of the Michigan Human Trafficking Commission and Assistant Attorney General Melissa Palepu. The conversation dismantles widespread misconceptions about what trafficking actually looks like and who it affects. 

“Human trafficking is pervasive, and we all have a part to play in combating this crisis,” Nessel said. “Melissa Palepu does amazing work in my office for survivors, and I’m grateful she was able to come on the podcast to educate listeners on the realities of trafficking, the dangers facing children online, and the steps we can take to protect vulnerable people in our communities.”

The episode also exposes how traffickers now target children through video games and social media platforms. During the discussion, Palepu emphasizes why open conversations about online dangers are essential to protect kids against predators who have adapted to the digital world.

They also discuss how political realities have made this fight even harder. Increased immigration enforcement has silenced many victims who fear deportation more than their exploiters. Meanwhile, high-profile cases like Jeffrey Epstein's become political footballs while actual victims are forgotten and trafficking networks continue operating with impunity. For parents, educators, and concerned citizens alike, this episode provides crucial knowledge about trafficking's warning signs and how communities can respond. The prosecution of these cases faces enormous hurdles—from resource limitations to widespread misunderstanding of trafficking dynamics among judges and juries—yet remains essential to disrupting these criminal networks. 

New episodes of "Pantsuits and Lawsuits" are released biweekly to break down complex legal topics in a way that is engaging, informative, and accessible to listeners. With their blend of expertise, humor, and straight talk, the attorneys general explore major legal cases, analyze state and national policy debates, and discuss how attorneys general help shape justice. Through these discussions, listeners will gain a behind-the-scenes look at the work attorneys general do to serve and protect their communities.  

The latest episode is available now [ [link removed] ] on major podcast platforms.

 

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