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California Legislators Vow To Protect Abortion Rights In The State

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A large crowed assembles in downtown San Francisco. Many are chanting and holding up signs. One sign reads, "My body, my choice."
Hundreds gathered outside the Phillip Burton Federal Building in San Francisco on May 3, 2022, in support of abortion rights after the Supreme Court's draft opinion of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization was leaked. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)

Rallies Held In Support Of Abortion Rights Across California

Top Democrats in the California Legislative Women’s Caucus are pushing more than a dozen bills that they say will bolster abortion services in the state. Meanwhile, hundreds of people took part in rallies across the state, following news that Roe v. Wade could be overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Historic Leak Of Supreme Court Draft Opinion And Possible Repercussions

The contents of a leaked Supreme Court draft opinion that would likely strike down Roe v. Wade are still sinking in – both across the country and here in California.
Guest: Radhika Rao, Law Professor, UC Hastings

Housing Program Shows Promise But Is Maxed Out

Los Angeles County’s Office of Diversion and Reentry houses thousands of people with mental health challenges, who would otherwise end up incarcerated. But its biggest initiative maxed out its budget last year and can’t add any new clients. 
Reporter: Emily Elena Dugdale, KPCC 

San Diego Legal Aid Program Helps Detained Immigrants

San Diego county has launched a first-in-the-nation program to provide free legal aid to detained immigrants.
Reporter: Kitty Alvarado, KPBS

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