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California lawmakers unveil latest package of abortion-related bills

One of the bills would protect doctors for providing medical care to Californians while they are out of state, including mailing an abortion pill.

Morgan Rynor, ABC 10

 

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — It’s been nearly nine months since the Supreme Court overturned Roe V. Wade. Since then, voters approved Proposition 1 to enshrine the right to abortion in California, the legislature passed a package of more than a dozen bills, and the governor allocated $200 million in the last budget to increase abortion access.

Bonta bill would bar “geofence” warrants

Brian Joseph, Capitol Weekly

 

It sounds like something out of a George Orwell novel: Government agents tracking people who search the web for abortion services or gender-affirming care.

Assemblymember Mia Bonta Says California Bill Will Protect People Seeking Abortion and Gender-Affirming Care from Dragnet Digital Surveillance

AB 793 (Bonta) is backed by the ACLU, If/WhenHow/ EFF and a coalition of more than 25 reproductive justice, civil liberties, and privacy groups

Sierra Sun Times

On Monday, Assemblymember Mia Bonta (D-Oakland) introduced AB 793 a bill that works to support safe access to reproductive and gender-affirming care in the digital age by protecting people from unconstitutional searches of their data.

California Bill Will Protect People Seeking Abortion and Gender-Affirming Care from Dragnet Digital Surveillance

AB 793 (Bonta) is backed by the ACLU, If/WhenHow/ EFF and a coalition of more than 25 reproductive justice, civil liberties, and privacy groups

SACRAMENTO – Today, Assemblymember Mia Bonta (D-Oakland) introduced AB 793 a bill that works to support safe access to reproductive and gender-affirming care in the digital age by protecting people from unconstitutional searches of their data.

Traveling Reproductive Rights Art Project Launches On Roe Anniversary

Verbal Adams, Sacramento Observer

 

On what would have been the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, policymakers and supporters gathered outside of the California State Capitol for the official launch of a traveling interactive art project called “My Body, My Voice.” The project is a joint venture between California Planned Parenthood and art consultant, producer and media strategist Tre Borden. Their collaboration, called the VoiceBox, offers a mobile platform for people to speak about reproductive and abortion rights and experiences.

Sheng Thao Sworn in as New Oakland Mayor

Velena Jones, NBC Bay Area

Oakland officially has a new mayor after Sheng Thao was sworn into office Monday.

Through music and cultural dance, Mayor Thao was inaugurated as Oakland 51st mayor. 

The nature of Thao taking the oath of office has become a point of pride for many. 

“This is a monumental moment for the city and quite frankly the country, now Mayor Sheng Thao is now one of the first Hmong elected officials in the country,” said Mia Bonta.