From the arguments I've seen, the big issue is that removing these areas from the web makes those caught in trafficking harder to rescue, as it drives the info

From the arguments I've seen, the big issue is that removing these areas from the web makes those caught in trafficking harder to rescue, as it drives the info deeper underground on the web or off the web altogether. Even the DOJ even weighed in (https://assets.documentcloud.org/documents/4390361/Views-Ltr-Re-H-R-1865-Allow-States-and-Victims.pdf https://assets.documentcloud.org/documents/4390361/Views-Ltr...) and said it will make catching traffickers more difficult. When you have the DOJ opposing a proposal to strengthen a law, that should be a significant red flag. Of course, I understand my comment is specifically about the implications for trafficking, not self-decided/employed sex workers. In regards to the latter, I think the article describes it well, regardless of it being illegal, SESTA/FOSTA only makes it more dangerous for both groups.