Epstein survivors’ privacy violated
From Ellie Finkelstein, Freedom United
| February 8th, 2026 News Digest |
| OUR CAMPAIGN ISSUES IN THE NEWS |
| Human trafficking Millions of Epstein files released—and survivors paid the price The US Department of Justice recently released 3.5 million pages of Jeffrey Epstein files. While touted as transparency, it exposed survivors’ identities triggering harassment, threats, and renewed trauma—all without bringing any new charges against powerful abusers and enablers. Show more… |
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EU’s “new chapter” on migration repeats a cruel and familiar playbook
The EU’s new migration plan doubles down on already cruel practices. By expanding deportations and outsourcing enforcement to countries with documented abuse, the policy dehumanizes migrants, prioritizes control over protection, and cements hostile, punitive approaches that put vulnerable people at risk of exploitation and death. Show more…
Orphanage trafficking syndicate dismantled in Nigeria
A child trafficking network and illegal surrogacy operating under the guise of an orphanage were discovered and dismantled in Nigeria. The incident raises fresh concerns about the commodification and exploitation of children through fraudulent care institutions. Show more…
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