Standing with Epstein victims, Schumer introduces ‘Virginia’s law’
Democrats introduce bill to end statute of limitations on civil sexual abuse cases
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In February 2026, US Senator Chuck Schumer introduced federal legislation aimed at eliminating the statute of limitations for sex trafficking offenses. The announcement was made alongside survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse. The proposed law, named "Virginia's Law" after Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre, seeks to remove legal protections that have historically shielded sex traffickers from prosecution. The goal of the legislation is to provide victims with a greater opportunity to seek justice, regardless of how much time has passed since the abuse occurred. The bill aims to address perceived inadequacies in current federal law regarding the prosecution of sex trafficking crimes.
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AI-ExtractedVirginia Giuffre is one of Jeffrey Epstein’s most prominent accusers.
The legislation is named for Virginia Giuffre.
Chuck Schumer introduced legislation to end the federal statute of limitations that has shielded sex traffickers.
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