Bill banning child marriage passes Legislature, awaits Newsom’s signature
The bill would set the minimum age of marriage in California to 18. Activists have pushed for the legislation since 2018.
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‘Bill of rights’ for civil immigration detainees sent to Newsom’s desk
The bill would align health and safety standards in private, for-profit detention centers with regulations on state-owned facilities.
Nick Shirley draws hundreds of supporters, counterprotesters to California Capitol
The rally protested legislation signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom Saturday to extend an address confidentiality program to immigration support service providers.
Legislature passes bill mandating state investigations of ICE shootings
The legislation requires the attorney general to investigate federal immigration agents who shoot California civilians.
Senator resurrects California immigration detention facilities oversight bill
A newly amended bill aims to codify state oversight of detention facilities after previous legislation stalled in a committee hearing.
Newsom signs immigrant services confidentiality bill, so-called ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act’
After months of debate, the measure passed through the legislature last week. Opponents have said the bill targets independent journalists.
Immigrant services privacy bill lands on Newsom’s desk after months-long debate
Opponents of the measure have claimed it will inhibit the ability of independent journalists to investigate immigrant-serving organizations.
Newsom celebrates full rollout of transitional kindergarten, free school meals
Gov. Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom applauded California’s community schools program at a back-to-school event.
Behavioral health treatment programs hit major milestones, Newsom announces
More than $11 billion in grant and bond money has funded 15 new mental health treatment facilities across the state, Gov. Gavin Newsom said.
Health education bill sent to Newsom’s desk after unanimous vote in Legislature
The Ready to Learn, Ready for Health Act proposes updated educational frameworks that include materials on preventive health measures.
Law enforcement, district attorneys oppose diversion bill for theft offenders
AB 2108 would mandate that city and county officials establish rehabilitation programs for those who commit theft.
Schiff proposes federal bill requiring influencers to disclose paid political ads
“California’s primary this year made a clear case that our current guardrails around campaign advertisements are not keeping up with the changing landscape of political speech.”
