Sacramento, CA – Assemblywoman Kate Sanchez is taking decisive action to confront one of the most pressing issues facing California: human trafficking. Describing it as “modern-day slavery,” Sanchez highlighted the devastating toll human trafficking takes on individuals and families across the state.
“Right here in California, human trafficking is tearing apart families, exploiting the vulnerable, and robbing individuals of their freedom,” said Assemblywoman Sanchez. “This reprehensible evil thrives in the shadows—powered by greed, fear, and silence. Silence is not an option.”
According to the National Human Trafficking Hotline, California continues to rank among the top states for human trafficking cases. In 2023, the Hotline received 3,152 calls or notifications from California, identifying 1,128 cases involving 2,045 victims. Experts agree that the actual number of human trafficking cases is likely higher, as many instances go unreported. California’s proximity to the southern border has made it a hub for transnational trafficking networks.
To address this crisis, Sanchez is introducing comprehensive legislation aimed at fighting human trafficking. The proposed legislation enhances coordination between state and federal authorities to identify and dismantle trafficking networks that operate across borders by completely exempting sex traffickers from sanctuary state protections.
“Sacramento cannot ignore the fact that the human trafficking crisis is directly related to the security of our southern border,” Sanchez added. “This legislation will help law enforcement crackdown on transnational traffickers while prioritizing the protection and recovery of survivors.”
About Assemblywoman Sanchez
Assemblywoman Kate Sanchez was elected to the California State Assembly and serves the 71st California Assembly District. Kate is a proud mom and businesswoman. She has been a proven advocate for parental rights and public safety and continues to fight against California tax increases. Her assembly office serves the cities of Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, Temecula, Murrieta, Wildomar, and unincorporated areas of the French Valley, Temecula Wine Country, and Orange County.
Note – the bill to end Sanctuary State protections for Sex Traffickers has not yet been posted online
Other recent bills introduced by Sanchez:
- Jan 23 – Bill Takes Aim at Arsonists with Tougher Penalties
- Jan 22 – Bill Seeks to Defund High-Speed Rail and Direct Funds to Infrastructure Projects
- Jan 8 – Bill Would Ban Biological Males from Competing in Girls Sports
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So if I have this right, you want to waive sanctuary state obstructions to protect people for who came here from another country (laudable), but you won’t wave it to protect us from burglars, rapists, and child molesters? Now it sounds like your moral objection to assisting federal officials is going to be regulated by what you think is important—and we aren’t it.
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