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Check out the FCL Education Fund News and Analysis page for information on current issues facing California
Visit the Resources page for info on the legislative proces
UPDATE: The Legislature has adjourned for 2025 and the deadline for the governor to sign or veto bills has passed.
Thank you for taking action on these important bills!
Gov. Newsom has signed SB 81 to protect immigrants in medical facilities and SB 627 No Secret Police and AB 1261, deportation defense for minors!
Gov. Newsom has signed AB 1071, CA Racial Justice Act, Court Procedures.
Gov. Newsom has signed SB 590 to support paid family leave for chosen family and SB 578 to protect workers from wage theft, unsafe workplaces, retaliation, and abuse.
Gov. Newsom has vetoed SB 682, Ban Toxic PFAS. Read his veto message here.
GET INVOLVED!
Urgent: Take Action on the Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026
Tell Congress: Protect Public Media!
Phone bank in support of Climate Superfund bill!
Quaker Earthcare Witness - Get Involved
Join the Campaign to Lower the Rent Cap - register to learn more here
Tell Congress: No Cuts to Medi-Cal!
Take Action: Tell Congress we need care, not cuts
Tell Calpers: Fossil Fuels are Not a Climate Solution
Oppose federal bill to cut funds to sanctuary cities
Tell Congress not to cut Medicaid!
Tell Congress: Repeal the Alien Enemies Act - Stop Deportations!
Take action today to support universal clemency. (Also see the FCL Education Fund background piece on clemency here.)
Sign the petition: Shut Down NORCO Prison!
Sign on to support health care access for all, regardless of immigration status.
Reminder: You can look up information on bills here: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/
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Read how the legislative process works - the lifecyle of a bill
Join the movement for universal clemency!