California Republican Assemblymember Kate Sanchez Introduces Bill to Crack Down on Sex Trafficking Loophole

California Republican Assemblymember Kate Sanchez plans to introduce a bill to eliminate a loophole in the state's law that prevents cooperation between federal and state officials in targeting sex traffickers, specifically aiming to remove barriers for local law enforcement to work with federal authorities in cases of sex trafficking of minors.

Repeal of Arizona's 1864 Abortion Restriction

Two Republican State Senators in Arizona voted with Democrats to repeal the state's 1864 near-total abortion restriction. The repeal passed in both the House and Senate and is set to be signed into law by Governor Katie Hobbs. The repeal makes way for the state's 15-week abortion limit to remain in effect.