San Diego leaders push to repeal state law decriminalizing loitering for prostitution

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Local leaders want to repeal a new state law that eliminates many criminal penalties for prostitution. But advocates want to see data that proves the bill is ineffective.

“That outcry doesn't hold water,” the poverty and civil rights attorney said. “The reason for that is we need to ensure that individuals feel secure in seeking help without fear of incarceration, without fear of a criminal record, without fear of having your kids taken away or losing your home.”

San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan and National City Police Chief Jose Tellez said traffickers have become more brazen since the passage of SB 357.“Slavery is not work. Enslaving a child that cannot consent is a travesty of justice. A woman that is enslaved because of economic violence or gender inequality is slavery,” she said.

Harris said he issued a letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom, Senate President Pro-Tem Toni Atkins and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon calling for the repeal of the law.

 

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