Street Vendors Seek Protection from ICE Raids with New California Bill

Call to Action for Governor Newsom

• 📢 Community organizers and leaders are urging Governor Newsom to swiftly sign SB 635, the Street Vendor Protection Act.
• 🎯 The urgency stems from street vendors feeling targeted by recent federal immigration enforcement actions, particularly ICE raids.

Protections Offered by SB 635

• 🛡️ If signed into law, the bill aims to protect street vendors' personal data.
• 🚫 It seeks to prevent sensitive information, such as citizenship status, from being used by agencies for immigration enforcement.
• ⚖️ Currently, local governments can collect this data and share it with federal law enforcement through existing agreements.

Economic Impact of Vendor Treatment

• 💰 State Senator Maria Elena Dazzo emphasizes that the treatment and impact on street vendors also affects the local economy.
• 📈 Protecting these entrepreneurs is seen as crucial for the economic health of the community.

Ongoing Advocacy for Street Vendors

• ✊ Organizers state their campaign will continue until Governor Newsom signs SB 635, highlighting the need for legislative and gubernatorial support.
• 🤝 Beyond the bill, advocates are committed to continuing local efforts to ensure the safety of street vendors in their areas.