(SANTA BARBARA) Senator Monique Limón released the following statement regarding an incident that occurred in Oxnard, resulting in a traffic collision and the subsequent arrest of a United States citizen by ICE agents.
“My office has been made aware of a concerning incident in which Immigration and Customs Enforcement used aggressive, and dangerous tactics that resulted in a traffic collision and the detainment of a US citizen.
(SACRAMENTO) – Yesterday, on Latina Equal Pay Day, Senator Monique Limón’s legislation to bolster the state’s equal pay laws was signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. The signing of SB 642: The Pay Equity Enforcement Act comes as the state celebrates the tenth anniversary of the California Fair Pay Act.
(SACRAMENTO) – On Monday, Senator Monique Limón and equity advocates celebrated the signing of Senate Bill 702 to bring more transparency to state-appointed Boards and Commissions. This policy has received broad, bipartisan support five years in a row before finally receiving a signature from Governor Newsom.
(SACRAMENTO) –Today, legislation authored by Senator Monique Limón and Senator Tim Grayson to protect California consumers from financial harm was signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. Specifically, SB 825 provides the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation with clear authority to take enforcement actions against financial institutions engaging in unfair, deceptive, or abusive practices.
(SACRAMENTO) – On Saturday afternoon, the California State Legislature gaveled down on the first year of a two-year session, with Senator Limón advancing 11 policies to the Governor’s desk. Seventy percent of her 2025 legislative package received bipartisan support. The Governor has until October 12 to sign or veto all legislation.
(SACRAMENTO) – As the state marks the tenth anniversary of the California Fair Pay Act, Senator Monique Limón builds upon California’s nation-leading pay equity policies by passing the Pay Equity Enforcement Act. SB 642, authored by Senator Monique Limón, strengthens workers' negotiating power at the beginning of their careers and expands their right to recover lost wages from discriminatory practices in the workplace.
Senator Monique Limón released the following statement on the shooting of Charlie Kirk during an event at Utah Valley University.
"I am appalled at the violence against Charlie Kirk and my prayers are with him and his family at this time. Political violence is never acceptable and must be condemned."
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** This alert was sent out on Wednesday July 2, 2025.
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