“Your immigration status should never be a barrier to safety,” said Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón.
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón joined two area legislators Monday to announce proposed legislation that could protect undocumented Californians who are crime victims or witnesses from being deported if they come forward.
Crimes included under the measure include — but are not limited to — extortion, domestic violence and stalking.
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