Las Vegas-Sex workers across Nevada are coming together to call foul on the
superbowl myth saying that law enforcement agencies routinely use so-called
‘anti-trafficking’ campaigns as an excuse to round-up sex workers, primarily people of
color, immigrants and the unhoused during large sporting events.
“Law enforcement, in concert with faith-based rescue groups and anti-trafficking
non-profits, are using human trafficking campaigns as an excuse to arrest sex workers
trying to make a living”, said Victoria Parra, a Las Vegas-based writer and organizer.
“These are not rescue missions, but morality-fueled vice campaigns that devastate the
lives of sex workers. This January 11, sex workers are refusing to be exploited by law
enforcement and government agencies in order to secure greater publicity and funding
for their departments.”
“The media must not be complicit in this campaign of erasure and eradication. Year after
year, we see the media report these campaigns based solely on the false information
provided by government agencies, law enforcement, anti-trafficking non-profits and
faith-based rescue groups, dedicated to eradicating sex work entirely”, said Maxine
Doogan of the Erotic Service Providers Legal, Education and Research Project.
Every year, the Super Bowl is used as an excuse to violently arrest sex workers under
the guise of anti-trafficking raids. This year, Las Vegas will host Super Bowl LVlll. The
Stop the Raids committee, and our allies will fight back with education rally for the public
and the media to disrupt the lies at Allegiant Stadium Monday, Feb. 5th, 2024 4pm
Sex workers demand decriminalization!”
More info on our messaging can be found at
https://stoptheraids.org
MEDIA CONTACTS
Victoria Parra
ISWFACE
725-253-0878
[email protected]
Las Vegas Red Umbrella Collective
IG: @vegasruc
X: @vegasruc
[email protected]
Maxine Doogan
ESPLERP
415-265-3302
[email protected]
Los Angeles
Soma Snakeoil
415-966-6019
[email protected]
Sacramento
Kristen DiAngelo
916-390-7107
[email protected]
