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California Legislative Black Caucus responds to the decision made in the investigation of the killing of Breonna Taylor

September 23, 2020

Sacramento-The California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) is dismayed by the decision of the Kentucky grand jury’s decision to limit indictments in the Breonna Taylor case to former officer Brett Hankison on three counts of first-degree wanton endangerment.  Two other officers involved in Taylor’s death escaped prosecution. As Hankinson’s charges stem from his firing into neighboring apartments, this indictment neither acknowledges nor vindicates Breonna Taylor’s death and reflects a legal system that shields officers from real accountability.

California Legislative Black Caucus Issues an Update on Endorsed Bills Following the End of the 2019-2020 Legislative Session

September 2, 2020

 

Sacramento – The California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) issues a legislative update following the last day of the 2019-2020 session. Members of the CLBC successfully authored dozens of bills.

 

The list below is the endorsed legislation headed to the Governor’s desk:

  • SB 203 Bradford would require youth under the age of 18 to consult with legal counsel before waiving their constitutional rights and before police begin interrogating.

 

California Legislative Black Caucus Statement on the Passing of the Honorable Gwen Moore

August 19, 2020

1978-1994 | California State Assembly

Sacramento-It is with heavy hearts that the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) Members bid farewell to our former Chair and colleague, the Honorable Gwen Moore, who passed away today. Gwen Moore was born on October 28, 1940, in Los Angeles, California where she earned her BA and MA in Public Administration. She was a community college professor and a former elected member of the Los Angeles Community College Board of Trustees before her distinguished career as a member of the California State Assembly for 16-years.