California Poised To Ban Police From Arresting Prostitutes
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(Worthy News) – The California state legislature sent a bill to Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk that would prohibit police from arresting individuals suspected of prostitution Monday.
The bill’s sponsor, Democrat Senator Scott Weiner, says that arresting those suspected of engaging in prostitution disproportionately affects racial minorities and transgender individuals.
Critics say the bill would make it harder to combat sex trafficking in the state. [ Source: Daily Caller (Read More…) ]
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