### Question
How is the term sex trafficking of a minor defined?


### Answer
The term **sex trafficking of a minor** is defined in *34 U.S.C. § 20702* as the following:

> an offense described in section 1591(a) of title 18 or a comparable State law, against a minor

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 20702*
  - Heading: **Subtitle II-Protection of Children and Other Persons > CHAPTER 207-COMBATING DOMESTIC TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS**

