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Norma Torres: Taxpayer dollars should not be used to give convicted criminals special accommodations, lifted legal holds, or…

On the recordJune 11, 2026
Taxpayer dollars should not be used to give convicted criminals special accommodations, lifted legal holds, or government-funded transportation.
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Norma Torres
Democratic · California

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Discussing her proposed amendment on prison treatment.

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