Press Releases

Senator Wiener’s Bill To Strengthen California’s Conversion Therapy Ban Heads To The Governor

In the wake of the Supreme Court ruling on Colorado’s ban on youth conversion therapy, the California Legislature passed Senator Wiener’s bill to protect survivors of conversion therapy.



Senator Wiener Introduces Proposal to Rename Bay Bridge Tunnel For Emperor Norton

Senator Wiener announced a resolution to name the Emperor Norton Tunnel, capping nearly a century of community advocacy for recognition of the San Francisco icon.



Senator Wiener Blasts MediCal Funding Freeze From Trump Administration

“The Trump Administration is blocking healthcare for vulnerable seniors for political reasons. Their claims about fraud are baseless: when it comes to fraud, the call is coming from inside the house.”



Senator Wiener Calls For ICE Accountability Following Murders in Maine and Texas: “These murders will continue until ICE knows they face real consequences for lawless behavior.”

Senator Wiener’s No Kings Act (SB 747) is a model for how states and Congress can ensure accountability for ICE by restoring the ability to sue ICE officers and other federal officials for violations of the Constitution.