As the 2023-2024 California State Legislative Session draws to a close this August, Black legislators have already seen success with approximately 100 bills signed into law. These new laws cover a range of sectors, including health, transportation, the environment, commerce, justice, and education. Meanwhile, more than 300 bills are still under consideration by the California Assembly and Senate. Below is a review of some significant proposed bills focusing on housing, elections, and voting rights.
California’s Racial Justice Act (RJA) of 2020, now retroactively applicable to those already incarcerated, represents an unparalleled effort to ensure racial equity within the legal system. This groundbreaking...
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