Which of the following actions is NOT a component of committing sex trafficking of children under 8 USC 1591?

The action of providing legal counsel for victims is not a component of committing sex trafficking of children under 8 USC 1591. This statute outlines specific unlawful behaviors related to sex trafficking, which include actions that exploit or manipulate individuals, particularly children.

Recruiting a person using force or fraud, maintaining control over a person for exploitation, and benefiting financially from participation all directly relate to the exploitation and trafficking of individuals. These actions indicate either the initiation, sustenance, or profitable outcome of trafficking activities, demonstrating the exploitative nature of such crimes.

Legal counsel, on the other hand, is intended to assist victims in navigating the legal system and obtaining justice or rehabilitation, which is fundamentally opposed to the exploitation inherent in trafficking. Hence, while legal support is vital for victims, it does not fall within the realm of actions that constitute sex trafficking itself.