California’s Solution to Human Trafficking is Unbelievably Stupid | Ep 297

California’s Solution to Human Trafficking is Unbelievably Stupid | Ep 297

We explore California's troubling approach to human trafficking laws, focusing on Assembly Bill 379 which would transform the buying and selling of humans from a misdemeanor to a felony but remains unsigned by Governor Newsom despite years of advocacy.

• San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan has fought for 10 years to change California law on human trafficking
• Current California law makes purchasing minors for sexual exploitation only a misdemeanor—"like buying a slice of pizza"
• Assembly Bill 379 would make trafficking a felony and increase resources for victims' mental health and shelter services
• The bill has been sitting on Governor Newsom's desk for years without action
• Call the governor's office at 916-445-2841 to urge passage of Assembly Bill 379
• We extend an open invitation to Governor Newsom to discuss this important legislation on our show

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Chapter Markers

0:00 Welcome and Mission Overview

4:04 San Diego DA on Human Trafficking

7:44 Assembly Bill 379 Explained

13:10 Call to Action for California Governor Gavin Newsom

18:09 Priority Question: Menendez vs Trafficking

32:59 Invitation and Episode Closing

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