Today we welcome California Assemblymember Miguel Santiago of the 53rd Assembly District, which covers the downtown and east side of Los Angeles. Assemblymember Santigo joins us to discuss his background and how his district is one of the poorest in California, while also being one of the most culturally rich. Then they discuss a key issue for the Assmebleymember: human trafficking and how his budget request can help to combat it in California.

May 14, 2021

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