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18 U.S. Code Chapter 96 – Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations
RICO was created to be a tool for the federal government to more effectively prosecute members of organized crime for racketeering offenses. Federal human trafficking offenses are included as racketeering offenses, thus giving law enforcement a powerful tool when prosecuting traffickers.