Slavery in the US is an imperative issue that must be dealt with rapidly.  According to Chrissy Buckley, author of "Forced Labor in the United States: A Contemporary Problem in Need of a Contemporary Solution", "Legal slavery ended in the United States in 1865, yet the practice of forcing individuals to work against their will, oftentimes in inhumane conditions, continues today. Currently there are around 50,000 people working in forced labor situations in the United States".  This information alone has driven thousands of individuals to working together with different organizations to stop this type of misconduct.  However, the harsh reality is that industrial slavery in the US is at an alarming number; roughly 50,000 enslaved laborers are in the United States alone and despite peoples best efforts, there are not enough things trying to stop it (Bales 47). Since 2000 new regulations are being put into place to protect victims of these horrible acts and holding those responsible adjudicating said acts accountable.  "Victims of forced labor are trafficked into the United States from a variety of foreign countries", these people being trafficked into the US are being tricked by traffickers that come to their native land promising a better life in the United States. However, once they get into the US, they are told they are making money at a large rate, but in actuality are being forced to pay back their employer more than they are making.  In other words, they are paying more than they are earning.  If the undocumented individuals were to try and leave their job the employers would simply threaten to deport them and so they are caught in this perpetual cycle of enslavement.