Newsom, Considering a Presidential Bid, Repeals His Law That Decriminalized Loitering and Contributed to Sex Trafficking
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a law that reinstates penalties for loitering with the intent to engage in sex work. This comes despite some pushback from within his own party. According to reports, Newsom had initially signed legislation in 2022 aimed at decriminalizing loitering, which was supported by Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco). The […]