California Democrats Reject Bill to Make S*x Trafficking a Felony

Senate Bill 14, introduced in California by Republican Senator Shannon Grove, aimed to make child trafficking a serious felony and subject to the state’s “three strikes rule.”. Initially, this bill was blocked by Democrats on the Assembly Public Safety Committee. However, following public pressure and intervention from Governor Gavin Newsom, the Assembly Democrats reversed their decision and allowed the bill to be reconsidered. Despite this, there were still concerns expressed about the effectiveness of the “three strikes rule” and the impact of longer sentences.