As your State Assemblymember, one of my most important responsibilities is protecting public safety — and pushing back when Sacramento’s soft-on-crime agenda puts criminals first, and families last.
Californians are tired of being told to “get used to it” — get used to crime, get used to chaos, get used to government policies that make communities less safe.
No, we should not “get used to” being victimized by criminals – full stop.
That’s why I introduced a targeted package of crime-fighting bills designed to restore common sense, hold dangerous offenders accountable, and protect victims.
California’s Public Safety Crisis is Real—and Sacramento Isn’t Fixing It
- Families across our state are dealing with:
- Violent offenders are being released too early
- Repeat criminals cycling through the system
- Dangerous individuals not being treated or contained
- Policies that discourage victims and witnesses from seeking help
Public safety must come first. Period.
A Crime-Fighting Package I’m Introducing
This legislative package takes direct aim at the policies that have weakened public safety:
1. Repeal Prop 57 – End Early Release for Violent Criminals
- Since taking office in 2019, Gavin Newsom has released over 100,000 criminals from state prisons early! 56% of them have already gone on to commit more crimes (and remember, we don’t do much crime fighting in CA, so the figure is probably higher.)
- I authored a bill to overturn Prop 57 and end early release. If you do the crime, you should do the time.
2. Stop Release of Sexually-Violent Predators in Residential Communities
- Our district (East and North County San Diego) has become the dumping ground for the state to release dangerous SVPs into our neighborhoods. In fact, 90% of SVPs released since 2016 have been released into San Diego County, with all but 2 of those being put in our district.
- I authored a bill to ban the release of any SVP into a residential community and prohibit any “transient” release of an SVP.
3. Keep Violent, Mentally Unstable Offenders from being Released Without Treatment
- California has too many cases of individuals with severe mental illness and violent histories being released, decompensating, and hurting people—because the system fails to ensure treatment and accountability.
- My bill strengthens the standard for requiring treatment as a condition of parole for offenders with severe mental health disorders who pose a danger to others—and it clarifies that “physical harm” includes sexual harassment and battery, so the system can’t minimize predatory behavior.
Repeal SB54 – End the Sanctuary State Law that Shields Criminals from Deportation
- California is a Sanctuary State where local and state law enforcement are prohibited from cooperating with federal immigration agents in the deportation of dangerous criminals.
- I authored a bill to repeal SB54, end the Sanctuary State policies, and require that state and local law enforcement fully cooperate with federal law enforcement in the removal of illegal immigrants with criminal records.
Stop Illegal Immigrants from Getting Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs)
- Sacramento should not allow individuals who are unlawfully present in the United States to obtain commercial driver’s licenses and operate heavy vehicles on our roads.
- My bill requires DMV to verify lawful presence before issuing or renewing a CDL through the federal SAVE program. If lawful presence can’t be confirmed, the CDL must be denied—and if someone is later determined to be unlawfully present, the DMV must revoke the license with due process.
End 911 “User Fees” No One Should Be Charged for Calling for Help
- When someone’s life is in danger, the last thing they should be thinking about is whether calling 911 will trigger a bill.
- My bill prohibits fire protection districts from charging any fee to the public for using a 911 emergency telephone number.
No Ealy Resentencing Loopholes for SchoolShooters
- If someone commits a school shooting, they should not be able to come back years later and use resentencing laws to seek early release.
- My bill closes that loophole by prohibiting recall and resentencing for offenders whose crime meets the legal definition of a school shooting.
Public Safety Requires Leadership, Not Excuses
This package is built on a simple principle: the job of government is to protect the public — not make excuses for criminals, not create loopholes, and not punish victims for asking for help.
Sacramento has spent years explaining crime instead of confronting it. I won’t accept that.
Californians deserve to feel safe in their neighborhoods, schools, and workplaces—and they deserve leaders willing to say no to failed “soft-on-crime” experiments.
I will continue fighting for policies that protect victims, support law enforcement, and restore safety and accountability across California.
If you have concerns about crime in your community or questions about this legislative package, please contact my office. My team is here to listen and act.