US Politics
The Unseen Scars: California's Fight for Survivor-Centered Justice
For the fourth consecutive year, California legislators are considering a bill that would allow victims of human trafficking and intimate partner or sexual violence to cite their abuse as a legal defense when facing charges for violent crimes, excluding most murder cases. This fight for a second chance and human dignity is a critical, emotionally charged battle between compassion and a justice system that has historically failed to protect the most vulnerable.
