forced sterilization

Seal of the Governor and photo of Gavin Newsom courtesy of the Office of the Governor of the State of California.

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Continuing the state’s leadership to redress historical injustices, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the launch of California’s new program to compensate survivors of state-sponsored sterilization, created as part of the 2021-22 state budget package. Beginning Jan. 1, 2022, survivors of state-sponsored sterilization can apply for compensation through California’s Forced or …continue reading