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González, Local Leaders Call on Governor Newsom to Sign AB 476 to Crack Down on Copper Wire Theft

LOS ANGELES, CA — Today, Assemblymember Mark González (D-Los Angeles) stood with Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman, Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna, Los Angeles City Councilmember Ysabel Jurado, local law enforcement officials, business leaders, and residents to call on Governor Gavin Newsom to sign AB 476 – bipartisan legislation to crack down on copper theft, strengthen...

González, Congressional Leaders, and HIV Advocates Rally Behind AB 554 to Protect PrEP Access for All Californians

SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Assemblymember Mark González urges Governor Newsom to sign AB 554, following a strong push from two national coalitions.

"This battle for coverage with private insurers is so frustrating. It is a disgrace to every life lost and every family still fighting for tomorrow," said Assemblymember González.

With RFK Jr. carelessly firing all members of the Advisory Committee on...

Assemblymember González Applauds Convention Center Expansion, Praising It as a Catalyst for Downtown Recovery

LOS ANGELES, CA — Today, Assemblymember Mark González (D-Los Angeles) issued the following statement after the Los Angeles City Council voted to approve the long-awaited modernization and expansion of the Los Angeles Convention Center:

"Today, the City Council took a bold step forward to invest in the future of Downtown Los Angeles and strengthen our city's global competitiveness. This project is...

González Blasts Supreme Court for Authorizing a Race-based Manhunt; "The Court has turned its back on the Constitution"

Sacramento, CA – Today, the Supreme Court issued a ruling, allowing this federal administration to resume "roving patrols." This ruling came as a surprise, given constitutional precedent about racial profiling, the State Action Doctrine, and the Equal Protection Clause.

"Government-sanctioned oppression — that's what today's Supreme Court ruling unleashes," said Assemblymember González (D-Los...

Assemblymember González and Senator Durazo Condemn Trump’s Mass ICE Raids with SJR 9

Sacramento, CA – Today, the Assembly passed Senate Joint Resolution 9, marking the state's official condemnation of President Donald Trump's mass ICE raids and denouncing the illegal militarization of our state's National Guard.

"SJR 9 is our call to justice," said Assemblymember González (D-Los Angeles). "This President's racist agenda to target people who look like me cannot — and will not —...

"In California, We Believe in Democracy," says Assemblymember González

Sacramento, CA – Today, Assemblymember Mark González issued the following statement in response to the State Assembly passing ACA 8, The Election Rigging Response Act:

"ACA 8 is not just about redistricting — it's about the survival of our democracy. I grew up in Texas, where voter suppression was a reality. I saw families turned away at the polls and entire communities erased from the map.

Toda...

Assemblymember Mark González, Governor Gavin Newsom, & Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis Take Action as LGBTQ+ Crisis Line Face Trump's Cuts

SACRAMENTO, CA – In less than 24 hours, President Donald Trump will officially place countless LGBTQ+ youth lives on the line—fulfilling a dangerous promise to eradicate DEI initiatives across the nation.

Since 2022, 988—the nation's official hotline for suicide prevention and crisis management—has collaborated with several non-profit organizations who offer specialized services designed to...

Vance Brought Blame, Not Solutions, to Los Angeles, says Assemblymember González

Sacramento, CA – Today, Assemblymember Mark González issued the following statement in response to Vice President JD Vance's remarks regarding the ongoing ICE raids and protests in Los Angeles.

"Vice President Vance's visit to Los Angeles was nothing more than a political stunt fueled by misinformation and blame-shifting," said Assemblymember Mark González. "He accused Governor Newsom and Mayor...

Assemblymember González Responds to Appeals Court Ruling: "This Isn't About Safety — It's About Control"

Sacramento, CA – Today, Assemblymember Mark González issued the following statement in response to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision to leave troops in Los Angeles under the control of the Trump Administration.

"When courts side with power instead of the people, justice takes a back seat — but we won't stop fighting for it," said Assemblymember Mark González. "Let's be clear: sending...

Assemblymember González Condemns ICE Raids as Government-Sanctioned Oppression

Sacramento, CA – Today, Assemblymember Mark González issued the following statement in response to the surge in ICE raids across Los Angeles.

"The surge in ICE raids across Los Angeles is government-sanctioned oppression. People are being taken off the streets simply for being brown," said Assemblymember Mark González. "That's racist. That's unconstitutional. That's un-American.

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