H Human trafficking is a serious crime that degrades human dignity and thrives through the exploitation of migrant workers via irregular procedures. this study addresses two issues: the basis for imposing a \\\"special minimum\\\" criminal sanction for the crime of migrant worker exploitation in wates district court decision number 30/pid.sus/2024, and whether the imposition of this special minimum sanction aligns with the objectives of sentencing. the research employs a normative-descriptive legal approach, utilizing a literature review of primary and secondary legal sources. data analysis is qualitative, employing deductive reasoning to draw conclusions. the findings indicate that the panel of judges imposed the sentence based on article 4 in conjunction with article 10 of law number 21 of 2007 concerning the eradication of the crime of trafficking in persons, after the defendants were legally and convincingly proven to have engaged in recruitment, departure arrangements, the use of invalid documents, and the concealment of the intended destination. consequently, as the actions constituted an attempt (poging) and mitigating circumstances existed, the sentence was set exactly at the special minimum limit. viewed in light of sentencing objectives, the sanction does not fully reflect retribution or general deterrence given the serious, premeditated nature of the offense and the involvement of child victims yet it remains justifiable from the perspectives of reformation and restraint, as the defendants were first-time offenders capable of rehabilitation.