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California Democrats Face Backlash Over Women's Safety Bill Rejections

4/30/2025

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California Democrats have turned down a bill designed to keep male sex offenders out of women's prisons, raising alarms about women's safety. They also dismissed measures to limit transgender athletes in women's sports and to make the purchase of minors for sex a felony. Critics claim these choices prioritize ideology over the protection of victims, igniting a fierce debate.

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California Democrats have turned down a bill designed to keep male sex offenders out of women's prisons, raising alarms about women's safety. They also dismissed measures to limit transgender athletes in women's sports and to make the purchase of minors for sex a felony. Critics claim these choices prioritize ideology over the protection of victims, igniting a fierce debate.