They also point out that Congress amended sex trafficking laws two years ago that allows federal agencies to prosecute sites that host ads for sex with children, and therefore, Congress should see how well that law works before making changes to Section 230. However, they argue that shutting down high-profile sites will push advertisements underground making it harder for law enforcement to track, and that if an exception for child exploitation is carved out under Section 230-as noble as the cause may be-legitimate websites will be subjected to a wide range of frivolous lawsuits. They too are sympathetic to trafficking victims and work vigorously to remove illegal content from their platforms once they are aware of its existence. Most technology companies, however, along with free-speech advocates, consider Section 230 to be necessary for the internet economy to flourish. The National Association of Attorneys General describes Backpage as a hub of human trafficking and are sympathetic to victims who have been unsuccessful in being awarded damages through the courts because of Section 230. But claim they are immune from liability because they are simply the host, and not the generator of content created by others. A recent Senate investigation found that “Backpage is involved in 73% of all child trafficking reports that the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) receives from the general public (excluding reports by Backpage itself).” Even Backpage executives admit the site is used for criminal activity. Child safety advocacy groups are rightfully concerned that online platforms like are being used by advertisers to illicit illegal goods and services, especially when it comes to trafficking children. SCP is navigating reforms to Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, a statute that ensures online platforms do not have to bear liability for content shared by third-party users (think Facebook postings). Advocating for reforms to the Communication's Decency Act
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