The Crime Survivors Support and Stability Act, introduced by Lateefah Simon and Emilia Sykes, would expand federal support for victims of crime through financial assistance, housing aid and employment support programs.
Californians for Safety and Justice was recently honored for its work advocating for survivor-centered reforms, and a new federal bill has been introduced to expand support for crime survivors, which would create funding streams for trauma recovery programs, flexible grants for survivors, and expanded research into unmet needs.
Crime survivors from Stockton County gathered at the California State Capitol to urge lawmakers to prioritize investments in crime prevention programs and survivor services, following a mass shooting in Stockton in November.
Pamela Price, former Alameda County District Attorney, is preparing for a return to the ballot in 2026 after being removed from office in a 2024 recall that she claims was fueled by misinformation and outsized spending by wealthy interests.
The Trump administration has issued an executive order titled “Strengthening and Unleashing America’s Law Enforcement to Pursue Criminals and Protect Innocent Citizens,” which critics argue promotes aggressive policing while rolling back critical civil rights protections and oversight mechanisms.
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