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California has issued a formal apology for its involvement in slavery and the lasting effects it has had on Black residents, following the signing of a new law by Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday.

This legislation is part of a wider reparations package designed to address the racial inequalities African Americans have faced due to historical policies.

Governor Newsom, a Democrat, said, “The state of California accepts responsibility for the role we played in promoting, facilitating, and permitting the institution of slavery, as well as its enduring legacy of persistent racial disparities. Building on decades of work, California is now taking another important step forward in recognising the grave injustices of the past – and making amends for the harms caused”

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The governor has also approved additional measures, including stronger protections against hair discrimination in sports and increased oversight of book bans within state prisons. However, despite these efforts, the idea of direct financial compensation to descendants of enslaved people remains unpopular.

California's 1849 constitution said that slavery would not “be tolerated in this State,” yet it did not explicitly outlaw slavery or protect Black people's freedom, leaving legal grey areas that allowed slavery to continue. In 1852, California passed a fugitive slave law, allowing the arrest of escaped slaves and their return to the South.

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The state budget, approved in June, allocates up to $12 million for reparations-related legislation. Governor Newsom has also signed laws aimed at improving educational outcomes for students of colour in K-12 career education programmes.

In addition, a proposal to ban forced labour as punishment for crimes will be on the ballot in November, with support from the Black Caucus.

State Assembly Member Isaac Bryan, who introduced a bill to increase oversight of banned books in state prisons, called the new law “a first step” in bringing transparency to the Department of Corrections' process for banning books.

Bryan said, “We need transparency in this process. We need to know what books are banned, and we need a mechanism for removing books off that list,” as reported by The Guardian.

(With inputs from agencies)

California has issued a formal apology for its involvement in slavery and the lasting effects it has had on Black residents, following the signing of a new law by Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday.

California has issued a formal apology for its involvement in slavery and the lasting effects it has had on Black residents, following the signing of a new law by Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday. This legislation is part of a wider reparations package designed to address the racial inequalities African Americans have faced due to historical policies. Governor Newsom, a Democrat, said, “The state of California accepts responsibility for the role we played in promoting, facilitating, and permitting the institution of slavery, as well as its enduring legacy of persistent racial disparities. Building on decades of work, California is now taking another important step forward in recognising the grave injustices of the past – and making amends for the harms caused” Also read: Trump vows to prosecute Google over 'bad stories' bias, favouring Kamala Harris if elected in 2024 The governor has also approved additional measures, including stronger protections against hair discrimination in sports and increased oversight of book bans within state prisons. However, despite these efforts, the idea of direct financial compensation to descendants of enslaved people remains unpopular. California's 1849 constitution said that slavery would not “be tolerated in this State,” yet it did not explicitly outlaw slavery or protect Black people's freedom, leaving legal grey areas that allowed slavery to continue. In 1852, California passed a fugitive slave law, allowing the arrest of escaped slaves and their return to the South. Also read: Trump meets Zelensky, says if elected will resolve conflict 'very quickly' The state budget, approved in June, allocates up to $12 million for reparations-related legislation. Governor Newsom has also signed laws aimed at improving educational outcomes for students of colour in K-12 career education programmes. In addition, a proposal to ban forced labour as punishment for crimes will be on the ballot in November, with support from the Black Caucus. State Assembly Member Isaac Bryan, who introduced a bill to increase oversight of banned books in state prisons, called the new law “a first step” in bringing transparency to the Department of Corrections' process for banning books. Bryan said, “We need transparency in this process. We need to know what books are banned, and we need a mechanism for removing books off that list,” as reported by The Guardian. (With inputs from agencies)

California issues formal apology for slavery; Gov. Newsom signs reparations law

California Governor Gavin Newsom, on Monday, threatened his Florida counterpart Ron DeSantis&nbsp;with kidnapping charges after California officials released a statement saying that South American migrants were sent to Sacramento by the state of Florida as part of a political stunt.

Newsom took to Twitter and called the Florida governor and Republican presidential hopeful a “small, pathetic man”. He also cited state kidnapping laws in his tweet.

“This isn’t Martha’s Vineyard. Kidnapping charges?” he said in the tweet, exemplifying last year's DeSantis’ action to send a group of Venezuelan migrants to the affluent liberal vacation spot in Massachusetts.

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Newsom said that sixteen migrants from Venezuela and Colombia were taken to New Mexico from Texas and flown on a chartered plane to Sacramento, where they were dropped off at a church on Friday.

Days later on Monday, another plane with&nbsp;20 migrants aboard landed in Sacramento. The groups were transported by the same contractor and were carrying documents pointing to the fact that their travel involved the state of Florida, LA Times cited California Department of Justice officials as saying.

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Newsom said that his administration is probing 'the circumstances around' who paid for the plane trips, or if the migrants were misled or the laws were violated, including kidnapping.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta said his office was "evaluating potential criminal or civil action against those who transported or arranged for the transport of these vulnerable immigrants".

"State-sanctioned kidnapping is not a public policy choice, it is immoral and disgusting," he said in a statement.

<h2>California Governor Newsom refuses to back reparations proposal for Black residents</h2>

Days after a California panel voted to approve millions in reparations for Black residents in the state, Gavin Newsom refused to lend his support to the initiative.&nbsp;

Newsom said the reparations, meant to take responsibility for the country and state's apathy towards its Black residents in the past, was "much more than cash payments". &nbsp;&nbsp;

"Dealing with that legacy is about much more than cash payments. Many of the recommendations put forward by the Task Force are critical action items we’ve already been hard at work addressing," Newson told Fox News Digital.

"Breaking down barriers to vote, bolstering resources to address hate, enacting sweeping law enforcement and justice reforms to build trust and safety, strengthening economic mobility - all while investing billions to root out disparities and improve equity in housing, education, healthcare, and well beyond. This work must continue," he added.

The Democrat leader, however, applauded the work of the task force and said his administration will continue the process of healing.&nbsp;

"The Reparations Task Force’s independent findings and recommendations are a milestone in our bipartisan effort to advance justice and promote healing. This has been an important process, and we should continue to work as a nation to reconcile our original sin of slavery and understand how that history has shaped our country."

<h2>Nikki Haley criticises DeSantis over Ukraine war</h2>

Nikki Haley, a Republican candidate in the race for the US White House, has criticised her two contenders, former president Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for their stance on Ukraine's conflict with Russia.

Haley, who previously served as the UN ambassador under Trump, took issue with their refusal to express a clear position on whether they want Ukraine to succeed in its war against Russia.&nbsp;

In a recent statement, Trump stated that he wanted the war to end and that he would assist in negotiations between Ukraine and Russia.

DeSantis too has expressed his support for a settlement to the war and said he hoped for an end to the fighting by the time he becomes the president in January 2025.&nbsp;

Haley, during a CNN town hall event in Iowa, criticised DeSantis for referring to the conflict as a "territorial dispute",&nbsp;a statement he has since retracted.&nbsp;

"For them to sit there and say that this is a territorial dispute - that's just not the case, or to say that we should stay neutral," she told voters.

She argued that it is in the best interest of national security for Ukraine to win the conflict. The issue of Ukraine tends to divide Republicans due to varying positions on isolationism among primary voters.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

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California Governor Gavin Newsom, on Monday, threatened his Florida counterpart Ron DeSantis with kidnapping charges after California officials released a statement saying that South American migrants were sent to Sacramento by the state of Florida as part of a political stunt.

California Governor Gavin Newsom, on Monday, threatened his Florida counterpart Ron DeSantis with kidnapping charges after California officials released a statement saying that South American migrants were sent to Sacramento by the state of Florida as part of a political stunt. Newsom took to Twitter and called the Florida governor and Republican presidential hopeful a “small, pathetic man”. He also cited state kidnapping laws in his tweet. “This isn’t Martha’s Vineyard. Kidnapping charges?” he said in the tweet, exemplifying last year's DeSantis’ action to send a group of Venezuelan migrants to the affluent liberal vacation spot in Massachusetts. .@RonDeSantis you small, pathetic man. This isn't Martha's Vineyard. Kidnapping charges? Read the following. https://t.co/kvuxe8Fb6F pic.twitter.com/KyE1lJiIYo — Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) June 5, 2023 × Newsom said that sixteen migrants from Venezuela and Colombia were taken to New Mexico from Texas and flown on a chartered plane to Sacramento, where they were dropped off at a church on Friday. Days later on Monday, another plane with 20 migrants aboard landed in Sacramento. The groups were transported by the same contractor and were carrying documents pointing to the fact that their travel involved the state of Florida, LA Times cited California Department of Justice officials as saying. Also read: US Presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis equates 'woke' to 'form of cultural Marxism' Newsom said that his administration is probing 'the circumstances around' who paid for the plane trips, or if the migrants were misled or the laws were violated, including kidnapping. California Attorney General Rob Bonta said his office was "evaluating potential criminal or civil action against those who transported or arranged for the transport of these vulnerable immigrants". "State-sanctioned kidnapping is not a public policy choice, it is immoral and disgusting," he said in a statement. California Governor Newsom refuses to back reparations proposal for Black residents Days after a California panel voted to approve millions in reparations for Black residents in the state, Gavin Newsom refused to lend his support to the initiative. Newsom said the reparations, meant to take responsibility for the country and state's apathy towards its Black residents in the past, was "much more than cash payments". "Dealing with that legacy is about much more than cash payments. Many of the recommendations put forward by the Task Force are critical action items we’ve already been hard at work addressing," Newson told Fox News Digital. "Breaking down barriers to vote, bolstering resources to address hate, enacting sweeping law enforcement and justice reforms to build trust and safety, strengthening economic mobility - all while investing billions to root out disparities and improve equity in housing, education, healthcare, and well beyond. This work must continue," he added. The Democrat leader, however, applauded the work of the task force and said his administration will continue the process of healing. "The Reparations Task Force’s independent findings and recommendations are a milestone in our bipartisan effort to advance justice and promote healing. This has been an important process, and we should continue to work as a nation to reconcile our original sin of slavery and understand how that history has shaped our country." Nikki Haley criticises DeSantis over Ukraine war Nikki Haley, a Republican candidate in the race for the US White House, has criticised her two contenders, former president Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for their stance on Ukraine's conflict with Russia. Haley, who previously served as the UN ambassador under Trump, took issue with their refusal to express a clear position on whether they want Ukraine to succeed in its war against Russia. In a recent statement, Trump stated that he wanted the war to end and that he would assist in negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. DeSantis too has expressed his support for a settlement to the war and said he hoped for an end to the fighting by the time he becomes the president in January 2025. Haley, during a CNN town hall event in Iowa, criticised DeSantis for referring to the conflict as a "territorial dispute", a statement he has since retracted. "For them to sit there and say that this is a territorial dispute - that's just not the case, or to say that we should stay neutral," she told voters. She argued that it is in the best interest of national security for Ukraine to win the conflict. The issue of Ukraine tends to divide Republicans due to varying positions on isolationism among primary voters. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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