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California to Launch ‘Ebony Alert’ System for Missing Black Youth After Newsom’s Approval

The governor signed the bill into law Oct. 8, despite having concerns that the bill was too expansive.
California to Launch ‘Ebony Alert’ System for Missing Black Youth After Newsom’s Approval
State Sen. Steven Bradford attends an event in Culver City, Calif., on November 7, 2019. Joshua Blanchard/Getty Images for MedMen
Jill McLaughlin
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California will become the first state in the nation to create what’s called an Ebony Alert system beginning next year to help find black youth reported missing under unexplained or suspicious circumstances.

Senate Bill (SB) 673, authored by Sen. Steven Bradford (D-Gardena), passed unanimously through both chambers of the California Legislature, receiving its final approval in the Senate Sept. 14.
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