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California Legislators Vow To Protect Abortion Rights In The State
California Legislators Vow To Protect Abortion Rights In The State
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Length:
18 minutes
Released:
May 4, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Top Democrats in the California Legislative Women’s Caucus are pushing more than a dozen bills that they say will bolster abortion services in the state. Meanwhile, hundreds of people took part in rallies across the state, following news that Roe v. Wade could be overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court.
The contents of a leaked Supreme Court draft opinion that would likely strike down Roe v. Wade are still sinking in – both across the country and here in California.
Guest: Radhika Rao, Law Professor, UC Hastings
Los Angeles County’s Office of Diversion and Reentry houses thousands of people with mental health challenges, who would otherwise end up incarcerated. But its biggest initiative maxed out its budget last year and can’t add any new clients.
Reporter: Emily Elena Dugdale, KPCC
San Diego county has launched a first-in-the-nation program to provide free legal aid to detained immigrants.
Reporter: Kitty Alvarado, KPBS
The contents of a leaked Supreme Court draft opinion that would likely strike down Roe v. Wade are still sinking in – both across the country and here in California.
Guest: Radhika Rao, Law Professor, UC Hastings
Los Angeles County’s Office of Diversion and Reentry houses thousands of people with mental health challenges, who would otherwise end up incarcerated. But its biggest initiative maxed out its budget last year and can’t add any new clients.
Reporter: Emily Elena Dugdale, KPCC
San Diego county has launched a first-in-the-nation program to provide free legal aid to detained immigrants.
Reporter: Kitty Alvarado, KPBS
Released:
May 4, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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