California Reparations Bills Stalled Amid Debate
California Reparations Bills Stalled Amid Debate

California Reparations Bills Stalled Amid Debate

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A California reparations task force has proposed a substantial package estimated to cost $800 billion, aiming to offer cash compensation to descendants of enslaved Black people alongside state apologies and policy changes to combat racism. Two critical bills, Senate Bills 1403 and 1331, designed to create a state agency for reparations and expedite claims, are facing resistance from Governor Gavin Newsom, who suggests further study instead. Advocates express frustration over the delays, emphasizing that the state has already spent years researching reparations. Demonstrators have rallied in Sacramento demanding immediate action and have threatened to withhold votes from politicians who do not support reparations. Despite having local support, the bills have stalled in the Assembly as the legislative session nears its end. Advocates urge lawmakers to prioritize these reparations efforts, insisting that concrete plans must accompany any electoral campaigns in the upcoming 2024 elections.

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