Press Releases

After Federal Court Rules California Has Power to Ban Federal Agents from Wearing Masks, Senator Wiener Announces Legislation to Make Ban Enforceable

Senator Wiener announced legislation to restore the No Secret Police Act’s ban on extreme face masking by ICE, CBP and other law enforcement 



Senator Wiener Introduces Landmark Legislation To Lower Home Insurance Costs For Californians

The Affordable Insurance and Recovery Act will place the costs of extreme weather on the fossil fuel companies responsible to protect California homeowners from rising costs.



California Senate Passes ICE, Border Patrol Accountability Legislation — First in Nation — In Wake of Minneapolis Murders

Senator Scott Wiener’s No Kings Act will close an accountability loophole allowing ICE, Border Patrol, and other federal agents to avoid liability for constitutional violations.



Senator Wiener Forges Ahead in Fight To Stop Wage Theft

SACRAMENTO – Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) announced he will seek to advance legislation allowing workers to swiftly receive justice for wage theft after corporate lobbying stalled the bill last year. Corporate lobbying against the bill remains intense.