The City of Seattle has long struggled with sex trafficking on Aurora Avenue and drug haves downtown. A pair of new proposals from the City Council would create certain zones where violators would be prohibited from entering. The legislation is still in its early stages, but we’ll look at exactly what City Hall is trying to do.
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In this Aug. 9, 2018, photo, traffic passes along a north Seattle area known for prostitution. Recent crackdowns targeting the sex-for-hire industry have reduced the number of commercial ads on the internet and helped fight online trafficking. But activists and police say the efforts may have had unintended consequences - landing women and girls back on the streets, where dangers also lurk. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
