by Uma Nagarajan-Swenson, LSPC Communications Manager & AOUON Newspaper Editor The 2025 California Legislative Session adjourned on September 13, with the passage of several bills co-sponsored and supported by LSPC. We're excited to share these victories with you, with the hopes that Governor Newsom signs these into law ASAP. Assembly Bill (AB) 247: Incarcerated … [Read more...] about Wins from CA 2025 Legislative Session: Incarcerated Firefighter Wages, Remote Access to Hearings & More
Policy Update
Restore Our Justice: The March for ACA 6 Continues
by Nedric Miller, LSPC Ronald "Elder" Freeman Policy Fellow The march continues: As long as slavery remains in the U.S. Constitution, so does our will and dedication to fight against systems and ideologies that see humans as material for gain. Assembly Constitutional Amendment (ACA) 6 is a reinforced tool crafted by LSPC and All of Us or None to battle against America’s … [Read more...] about Restore Our Justice: The March for ACA 6 Continues
Pride in Our Policy: Implementing the Transgender Respect, Agency, and Dignity Act
Editor's Note: As we celebrate Pride Month, we want to recognize and center our transgender and LGBTQ+ members in custody, who face unique challenges and discrimination due to their identities. California has taken steps to improve the conditions transgender people endure in prisons, most notably in 2020 with SB 132: the Transgender Respect, Agency, and Dignity Act. In 2025, … [Read more...] about Pride in Our Policy: Implementing the Transgender Respect, Agency, and Dignity Act
