California Governor Signs 'Ebony Alert' Bill to Address Missing Black Women and Children

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a new law called the "Ebony Alert," which aims to help locate missing Black women and children aged 12 to 25. The legislation, sponsored by Sen. Steven Bradford and supported by the NAACP, allows law enforcement to request an Ebony Alert, similar to the Amber Alert system, to spread the word about missing individuals. The alert will activate electronic highway signs and engage various media outlets to raise awareness. The law will go into effect on January 1, 2024.