Sabrina Cervantes
Coverage of Sabrina Cervantes in the Nexus archive.
- ‘Don’t Flock me’: California, U.S. lawmakers debate license plate reader technology
California lawmakers debate restricting automated license plate readers (ALPRs), which assist in solving crimes but face privacy concerns. A bill by Sen. Sabrina Cervantes would limit data retention to 30 days and restrict access, opposed by police agencies. Critics cite misuse cases, including data sharing with federal authorities and tracking individuals related to abortion issues.
- Newsom signs election safeguard bill, expecting ‘the worst with Trump'
Governor Gavin Newsom signed State Senate Bill 73 to protect California’s elections by making it illegal to seize ballots or interfere with voting processes. The bill, introduced by Senators Tom Umberg and Sabrina Cervantes, targets potential voter intimidation linked to the Trump administration and prohibits unauthorized law enforcement presence at polling stations.