Arizona legislators Sen. Frank Carroll, R-Surprise and House Majority Leader Leo Biasiucci, R-Lake Havasu, are promoting the documentary "Sound of Freedom" as an extension of their campaign against human trafficking.
"Sound of Freedom" is produced by Angel Studios, a Christian streaming company known for producing "The Chosen" and "Tuttle Twins" series. Set for release in theaters on July 4, the movie tells the true story of retired government Jim Ballard, who established the nonprofit Operation Underground Railroad.
Carroll and Biasiucci have passed legislation through the years to address human trafficking across Arizona, such as HB 2889 in 2021 and HB 2696 in 2022, to enact stricter sentences against those convicted of human trafficking and child abuse. The legislators also appropriated $10 million in the FY 2024 budget toward law enforcement resources used against human smuggling.
