Advocacy
Inspired by our tradition’s call for tikkun olam, JCJ engages in actions to protect the most vulnerable in our society. We support social policies that align with our values at the local, state, and federal levels. Find out more about the issues for which JCJ advocates below.
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Take Action : Unbiased Investigations for Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Victims
Take ACTION by contacting your State Legislators and encouraging them to vote for AB 2119 to ensure all sexual assault or domestic violence victims receive an unbiased case investigation. Find your California Assembly Member and Senator! Sample script: Hello, my name...
Take Action : Prohibit California Peace Officers From Also Working in Immigration Enforcement
Take ACTION by contacting your State Legislators and encouraging them to support AB 1537 to prohibit California peace officers from working second jobs that involve federal immigration enforcement Find your California Assembly Member and Senator! Sample script: Hello,...
Take Action : Improve Access to HIV Prevention Medication
Take ACTION by contacting your State Legislators and encouraging them to vote for SB 1023 to make it easier for people to get HIV prevention medication, especially injectables, by changing how insurance coverage and reimbursement work. Find your California Assembly...
Take Action : Prevent Low-Income Families From Losing Aid When Detained Unlawfully
Take ACTION by contacting your State Legislators and encouraging them to vote for AB 1655 to prevent low-income families from losing aid when unlawfully detained in an immigration facility. Find your California Assembly Member and Senator! Sample script: Hello, my...
Take Action : Prohibit Arrests of Anyone Performing Lawful Healthcare
Take ACTION by contacting your State Legislators and encouraging them vote for AB1854 to prohibit law enforcement from arresting any person for performing or supporting in the performance of a lawful healthcare activity. Find your California Assembly Member and...
Take Action : Prohibit State Land From Being Used to Support Immigration Enforcement
Take ACTION by contacting your State Legislators and encouraging them vote for AB1807 to prohibit California state-owned land from being used to support federal immigration enforcement operations. Find your California Assembly Member and Senator! Sample script: Hello,...
Take Action : Tax Private Detention Facilities
Take ACTION by contacting your State Legislators to vote for AB 1633 create a funding source for immigration-related legal services through a tax on private detention facilities. Find your California Assembly Member and Senator! Sample script: Hello, my name is [Your...
Take Action : Protect Access to Gender-Affirming Healthcare and Prevent Discrimination in Health Insurance Coverage
Take ACTION by contacting your State Legislators and encouraging them to vote for AB 1876 to protect access to gender-affirming healthcare and prevent discrimination in health insurance coverage. Find your California Assembly Member and Senator! Sample script: Hello,...