The South Carolina Mann Act/White Slave Traffic Act is a federal law passed in 1910 that made it illegal to transport women across state lines for prostitution or “immoral purposes.” The Act, also known as the White Slave Traffic Act, was named after Congressman James Robert Mann, who proposed the legislation in response to the growing problem of human trafficking and prostitution in the United States. The Act makes it a crime for anyone to transport or facilitate the transportation of any female across state lines for the purposes of prostitution or other “immoral activity.” It also prohibits the importation of women into the United States for the purpose of prostitution or other types of sexual exploitation. The South Carolina Mann Act/White Slave Traffic Act is enforced by the Department of Justice and carries a maximum penalty of up to 10 years in prison as well as a fine of up to $250,000. The Act has been amended several times over the years to include additional prohibitions and punishments for those who are found guilty of violating the law.