Three Federal Courts Just Hit Back at Modern Slavery: The Salvation Army Exposed

💥 Three Federal Courts Just Hit Back at Modern Slavery: The Salvation Army Exposed #salvationarmy #truth #charityexposed #modernslavery
🚨 This Week’s Investigation: The Salvation Army’s Legal Crisis
🚨 This Week’s Investigation: The Salvation Army’s Legal Crisis
Week Two: The Salvation Army Exposed: Forced Labor & Secret Settlements
Week Three: Millions in Lawsuits Against The Salvation Army (What They’re Hiding)
Week Four: Charity or Exploitation? The Truth About The Salvation Army
Week Five: How The Salvation Army Got Sued for $1.87 Million – and It’s Just Beginning

The Salvation Army — one of America's most trusted charities — is now facing multiple federal lawsuits.
From forced labor allegations to millions paid in secret settlements, this investigation reveals the truth mainstream media won’t touch.
🔍 In this Sunday exposé, we uncover:
Allegations of $1/hour wages for vulnerable people in rehab programs
A $1.87 million settlement for illegal background checks
Three federal courts rejecting The Salvation Army’s legal defenses
Thousands of victims still fighting for justice
🛑 This isn’t about attacking charity.
📖 I currently live in a Salvation Army program — and have for 4.5 years.
This is about telling the truth, holding power accountable, and protecting the vulnerable.

📢 What’s Been Reported:
People in Salvation Army programs often work in the organization's thrift stores, warehouses, or operations. In return, they receive basic necessities like food and shelter — and sometimes small vouchers to spend in Salvation Army stores.
But they don’t receive wages.
In some cases, their welfare or disability checks are even redirected to the organization.
Participants are often required to work long hours — 40 hours a week or more — while receiving little to no actual income.
This arrangement has been widely criticized as exploitative, especially given the vulnerable populations involved.

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⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 – Why This Story Matters
02:11 – The Salvation Army’s Public Image
05:34 – Lawsuit #1: Forced Labor Allegations
09:27 – Lawsuit #2: $1.87M Settlement Over Privacy Violations
12:45 – How Federal Judges Responded
15:02 – Charity, Power & Exploitation
18:44 – What Happens Next
21:00 – Final Thoughts & Call to Action

📚 Sources Cited:
All claims are backed by federal court records, legal settlements, and verified news reports.
➡️ Full citations available in the pinned comment.

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Full Citations for Salvation Army Documentary Series
Episode 1: Forced Labor Claims
Primary Sources:
1.Taylor v. The Salvation Army National Corporation (7th Circuit, 2024)
1.Case No. 23-1218
2.URL: https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/ca7/23-1218/23-1218-2024-08-06.html
2.Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC - Salvation Army ARC Unpaid Wages Litigation
1.URL: https://www.cohenmilstein.com/case-study/salvation-army-arc-unpaid-wages-litigation/
3.Top Class Actions - Salvation Army Forced Labor Lawsuit
1.URL: https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/employment-labor/discrimination/the-salvation-army-forced-labor-abused-arc-participants-alleges-class-action/
4.Bloomberg Law - Salvation Army Forced Labor Cases (2024)
1.URL: https://news.bloomberglaw.com/litigation/salvation-army-beats-bid-for-new-shot-at-coerced-rehab-work-row
Episode 2: $1.87 Million Settlement
Primary Sources:
1.Parker v. The Salvation Army Settlement - Official Settlement Website
1.URL: https://www.parkerfcrasettlement.com/
2.Claim Depot - The Salvation Army $1,875,250 Settlement for FCRA Violations
1.URL: https://www.claimdepot.com/settlements/the-salvation-army-fair-credit-reporting
3.Top Class Actions - Salvation Army FCRA $1.87M Class Action Settlement
1.URL: https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/closed-settlements/salvation-army-fcra-1-87m-class-action-settlement/
4.ClassAction.org - Class Action Claims The Salvation Army Failed to Provide Proper Background Check Disclosures
1.URL: https://www.classaction.org/news/class-action-claims-the-salvation-army-failed-to-provide-proper-background-check-disclosures-to-job-applicants
Episode 3: Federal Court Rulings
Primary Sources:
1.Clancy et al. v. The Salvation Army (Northern District of Illinois)
1.Case No. 1:22-cv-01250
2.Alvear et al. v. The Salvation Army (Northern District of Georgia)
1.Case No. 1:22-cv-00979
3.Geiser et al. v. The Salvation Army (Southern District of New York)
1.Case No. 1:22-cv-01968
4.Rosen Bien Galvan & Grunfeld LLP - RBGG Files Suits Against Salvation Army
1.URL: https://rbgg.com/rbgg-files-suits-against-salvation-army-in-arc-unpaid-wages-litigation/
5.Rukin Hyland & Riggin LLP - Salvation Army ARC Unpaid Wages Litigation
1.URL: https://rhdtlaw.com/current-class-action/salvation-army-arc-unpaid-wages-litigation/
Legal Framework References:
1.Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) - 15 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.
2.Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA) - 18 U.S.C. § 1589
3.Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) - 29 U.S.C. § 201 et seq.
Key Legal Dates:
Background Check Violations: November 2, 2018 - May 17, 2021
Settlement Approval: August 6, 2024
Forced Labor Appeals Decision: August 2024 (7th Circuit)
Class Certification Hearings: Scheduled for 2025
Settlement Details Verified:
Total Settlement Amount: $1,875,250
Individual Voucher Amount: $95
Eligible States: California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Arizona
Claim Deadline: June 15, 2024
Disclaimer for Video Description:
"All information presented is based on publicly available court documents, legal filings, and verified news reports. This content is for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Viewers should consult legal professionals for specific legal matters."
Full Citations for Salvation Army Documentary Series
Episode 1: Forced Labor Claims
Primary Sources:
1.Taylor v. The Salvation Army National Corporation (7th Circuit, 2024)
1.Case No. 23-1218
2.URL: https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/ca7/23-1218/23-1218-2024-08-06.html
2.Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC - Salvation Army ARC Unpaid Wages Litigation
1.URL: https://www.cohenmilstein.com/case-study/salvation-army-arc-unpaid-wages-litigation/
3.Top Class Actions - Salvation Army Forced Labor Lawsuit
1.URL: https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/employment-labor/discrimination/the-salvation-army-forced-labor-abused-arc-participants-alleges-class-action/
4.Bloomberg Law - Salvation Army Forced Labor Cases (2024)
1.URL: https://news.bloomberglaw.com/litigation/salvation-army-beats-bid-for-new-shot-at-coerced-rehab-work-row
Episode 2: $1.87 Million Settlement
Primary Sources:
1.Parker v. The Salvation Army Settlement - Official Settlement Website
1.URL: https://www.parkerfcrasettlement.com/
2.Claim Depot - The Salvation Army $1,875,250 Settlement for FCRA Violations
1.URL: https://www.claimdepot.com/settlements/the-salvation-army-fair-credit-reporting
3.Top Class Actions - Salvation Army FCRA $1.87M Class Action Settlement
1.URL: https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/closed-settlements/salvation-army-fcra-1-87m-class-action-settlement/
4.ClassAction.org - Class Action Claims The Salvation Army Failed to Provide Proper Background Check Disclosures
1.URL: https://www.classaction.org/news/class-action-claims-the-salvation-army-failed-to-provide-proper-background-check-disclosures-to-job-applicants
Episode 3: Federal Court Rulings
Primary Sources:
1.Clancy et al. v. The Salvation Army (Northern District of Illinois)
1.Case No. 1:22-cv-01250
2.Alvear et al. v. The Salvation Army (Northern District of Georgia)
1.Case No. 1:22-cv-00979
3.Geiser et al. v. The Salvation Army (Southern District of New York)
1.Case No. 1:22-cv-01968
4.Rosen Bien Galvan & Grunfeld LLP - RBGG Files Suits Against Salvation Army
1.URL: https://rbgg.com/rbgg-files-suits-against-salvation-army-in-arc-unpaid-wages-litigation/
5.Rukin Hyland & Riggin LLP - Salvation Army ARC Unpaid Wages Litigation
1.URL: https://rhdtlaw.com/current-class-action/salvation-army-arc-unpaid-wages-litigation/
Legal Framework References:
1.Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) - 15 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.
2.Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA) - 18 U.S.C. § 1589
3.Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) - 29 U.S.C. § 201 et seq.
Key Legal Dates:
Background Check Violations: November 2, 2018 - May 17, 2021
Settlement Approval: August 6, 2024
Forced Labor Appeals Decision: August 2024 (7th Circuit)
Class Certification Hearings: Scheduled for 2025
Settlement Details Verified:
Total Settlement Amount: $1,875,250
Individual Voucher Amount: $95
Eligible States: California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Arizona
Claim Deadline: June 15, 2024
Disclaimer for Video Description:
"All information presented is based on publicly available court documents, legal filings, and verified news reports. This content is for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Viewers should consult legal professionals for specific legal matters."
Primary Legal Sources:
1. Federal Class Action Lawsuits (2021-2024):
Clancy et al. v. The Salvation Army (Northern District of Illinois)
oCase No. 1:22-cv-01250
oAllegations: Forced labor, wage theft, coercion of justice-referred individuals
Alvear et al. v. The Salvation Army (Northern District of Georgia)
oCase No. 1:22-cv-00979
oAllegations: FLSA violations, unpaid labor in rehabilitation programs
Geiser et al. v. The Salvation Army (Southern District of New York)
oCase No. 1:22-cv-01968
oAllegations: Minimum wage violations, forced labor conditions
2. Trafficking Victims Protection Act Lawsuit (2021):
Justice Catalyst Law Firm - "Workers File Forced Labor Class Action Against The Salvation Army"
oURL: https://www.justicecatalyst.org/law/news/2021/11/16/forced-labor-tvpa-press-release
oFiled: November 15, 2021
oAllegations: Coercion under threat of incarceration, forced labor violations
Investigative Reporting Sources:
3. Reveal (Center for Investigative Reporting) - 2021:
"Salvation Army faces lawsuit over labor violations"
oURL: https://revealnews.org/article/salvation-army-faces-lawsuit-over-labor-violations/
oPublished: May 2021
oKey Finding: Participants work 40+ hours weekly for$1$25 vouchers
4. Associated Press Investigation (2021):
"Review finds many who work during rehab aren't being paid"
oURL: https://apnews.com/article/6931f5d618fccc009e8aac49800f41af
oKey Finding: Systematic wage violations across rehabilitation programs
5. University of North Carolina MediaHub (2021):
"How a Charlotte rehab center is bypassing labor laws in the name of work therapy"
oURL: https://mediahub.unc.edu/how-a-charlotte-rehab-center-is-bypassing-labor-laws-in-the-name-of-work-therapy/
oKey Finding: Lack of oversight allows continued exploitation
Legal Representation Sources:
6. Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC:
"Salvation Army ARC Unpaid Wages Litigation"
oURL: https://www.cohenmilstein.com/case-study/salvation-army-arc-unpaid-wages-litigation/
oRepresenting: Thousands of ARC participants across multiple states
7. Rukin Hyland & Riggin LLP:
"Salvation Army ARC Unpaid Wages Litigation"
oURL: https://rhdtlaw.com/current-class-action/salvation-army-arc-unpaid-wages-litigation/
oStatus: Active class action litigation ongoing
8. Rosen Bien Galvan & Grunfeld LLP:
"RBGG Files Suits Against Salvation Army in ARC Unpaid Wages Litigation"
oURL: https://rbgg.com/rbgg-files-suits-against-salvation-army-in-arc-unpaid-wages-litigation/
Specific Documented Practices:
Wage Violations:
Compensation:$1$25 weekly vouchers (documented in federal court filings)
Hours: 40+ hours per week (Reveal investigation, 2021)
Minimum Wage Violation: Federal minimum wage =$7.25/hour vs.$0.025$0.625/hour actual
Benefit Seizure Documentation:
Government Benefits: Participants required to relinquish SNAP, housing vouchers, disability payments
Source: ClassAction.org - "Targeted Coercion: Salvation Army Hit with Class Action"
oURL: https://www.classaction.org/news/targeted-coercion-salvation-army-hit-with-class-action-over-alleged-reliance-on-forced-labor-provided-by-arc-program
Coercion Methods:
Justice-Referred Individuals: Court-ordered participation under threat of incarceration
Housing Threats: Eviction from shelter for non-compliance
Legal Threats: Reporting parole violations to authorities
Federal Law Violations Cited:
9. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA):
29 U.S.C. § 201 et seq.
Violation: Failure to pay minimum wage for hours worked
10. Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA):
18 U.S.C. § 1589
Violation: Forced labor through coercion and threats
11. Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA):
15 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.
Settlement:$1,875,250 (August 2024)
Historical Context:
12. Department of Labor Findings (1990):
Previous Violations: DOL found Salvation Army in violation of wage laws
Enforcement Halt: Internal policies limited investigations after legal challenges
Source: Reveal investigation documentation
Congressional Oversight:
13. Senate Oversight (2021):
Senators Elizabeth Warren and Tammy Baldwin called for investigations
Focus: Federally funded programs violating labor laws
Source: MediaHub UNC investigation
Complete Series Citations Summary:
Episodes 1-3 Additional Sources:
Taylor v. The Salvation Army National Corporation (7th Circuit, 2024) - Case No. 23-1218
Parker v. The Salvation Army Settlement -$1.87M FCRA settlement
Top Class Actions - Multiple settlement documentation
Bloomberg Law - Federal court coverage
Verification Standards:
✅ All facts verified through court documents
✅ Multiple independent source confirmation
✅ Active legal proceedings documented