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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Sophie Austin

California's Newsom signs a reparations study law but vetoes other racial justice proposals

California Governor - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

California Gov. Gavin Newsom delivered a mixed bag Monday for proponents of bills aimed at addressing the state’s legacy of racist and discriminatory policies against Black Americans.

He signed a law authorizing $6 million for California State University to study how to confirm an individual’s status as a descendant of an enslaved person.

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