Standing Up For Civil Rights

Everyone deserves to live with dignity and be free from discrimination of any kind. In the Assembly, I will always fight to protect our fundamental freedoms – advocating for the civil rights of immigrant communities, Black civil rights, communities of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people of all faiths.

I’m committed to working closely with impacted communities and law enforcement to combat the rise in hate crimes, specifically African American youth, LGBTQ+youth, and foster care youth. We must also confront the unique challenges – by expanding access to affirming healthcare and mental health services, strengthening protections in schools, and addressing economic disparities that create barriers to opportunity.

Our fight must additionally include standing with immigrant communities, especially in light of the recent ICE raids in Los Angeles that have caused fear and trauma across neighborhoods. I will work to expand access to quality legal services and ensure California remains a place where immigrant families are treated with dignity and compassion.

With reproductive rights under attack across the country, I will work tirelessly to safeguard access to safe and legal abortion, expand reproductive health services for women coming to California to seek care, and support policies that uphold a woman's right to choose.

Lastly, I will champion fair hiring, equitable pay, and opportunities for advancement in every workplace – including fighting to end hair-based discrimination that too often targets African American, Asian, Asian Pacific Islander,  and Native American workers simply for expressing their identity.