### Question
How does HOMELAND SECURITY ORGANIZATION define human trafficking?


### Answer
Under *6 U.S.C. § 242*, **human trafficking** is defined as:

> an act or practice described in paragraph (9) or (10) [1](#242_1_target) of section 7102 of title 22

#### Citation:
  - *6 U.S.C. § 242*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-HOMELAND SECURITY ORGANIZATION > SUBCHAPTER IV-BORDER, MARITIME, AND TRANSPORTATION SECURITY > Part C-Miscellaneous Provisions**

