### Question
How does the law define sex trafficking?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 13925*, **sex trafficking** is defined as:

> any conduct proscribed by section 1591 of title 18, whether or not the conduct occurs in interstate or foreign commerce or within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 13925*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 136-VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT > SUBCHAPTER III-VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN**

