"California Governor Enacts Law Shielding Undocumented Crime Victims from Deportation"
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 1261, known as the "Immigrant Rights Act," which aims to protect undocumented immigrants who are victims of crime from being deported. The law covers crimes such as stalking, domestic violence, rape, and human trafficking. The bill received widespread support from immigrant rights advocates and passed with overwhelming support in the legislature. The legislation is intended to encourage undocumented crime victims to come forward without fear of immigration consequences.
