In 2023, Michigan ranked 12th in the nation for largest number of human trafficking cases. There are three reported human trafficking cases in Michigan for every 100,000 people. 

There are 199,999 instances of human trafficking per year in the United States. Most of them children. 

Dana Nessel announced charges against a Chinese national Huazi Piao for running a human trafficking operation out of Wayne County. He is alleged to be part of an international ring. 

Trafficking of humans has been exacerbated in recent years due to the open border.