Cat declawing is recognized internationally as cruel and unnecessary. Dozens of countries have already banned the harmful surgical procedure. A growing number of U.S. states and cities are moving to end this practice as well. Now, Assemblymember Alex Lee’s bill, AB 867, is one step closer to prohibiting cat declawing in California, affirming the state’s commitment to protecting cats’ welfare.

Assemblymember Alex Lee released the following statement after the Trump administration’s transfer of Medicaid enrollees' personal data to the Department of Homeland Security: 

Corporate landlords are snatching homeownership opportunities away from working families. By purchasing entire neighborhoods of single-family homes, Wall Street-backed corporations are reaping rental profits and denying everyday Californians the chance to buy a starter home.

California is falling short on its housing goals, and millions of Californians are struggling with housing insecurity. Assemblymember Alex Lee’s Social Housing Act, AB 11, would help address the state’s housing shortage and affordability crisis by creating publicly owned, mixed-income homes at scale. The bill passed the Assembly on Monday, June 2, 2025. 

Birthright citizenship is enshrined in the Constitution, guaranteeing that all children born in the U.S. are citizens.

The consolidation of local news by large conglomerates is a threat to the foundation of American democracy. Media chains managed by hedge funds and private equity have a track record of reducing costs and maximizing profits by gutting local newspapers. Layoffs, closures and consolidations of newsrooms are depriving the public of quality local news coverage.

Droves of “Sephora kids” are buying anti-aging products despite the health risks posed by these products. Companies are pocketing profits by selling cosmetic products — marketed as anti-aging, wrinkle-reducing and brightening — to children. But they contain chemicals that may be damaging to children’s young, sensitive skin. Even so, the multi-billion beauty industry in the U.S.

Cat declawing is a barbaric surgical procedure that permanently disables cats. AB 867, authored by Assemblymember Alex Lee, will affirm California’s commitment of protecting the welfare of cats by prohibiting cat declawing in the state. The bill passed the Assembly Floor on April 28 with bipartisan support on a vote of 72-0. 

The consolidation of local news by large conglomerates is a threat to the foundation of American democracy. Media chains managed by hedge funds and private equity have a track record of reducing costs and maximizing profits by gutting local newspapers. Layoffs, closures and consolidations of newsrooms are depriving the public of quality local news coverage.

California is falling short on its housing goals, and millions of Californians are struggling with housing insecurity. Assemblymember Alex Lee’s Social Housing Act, AB 11, would help address the state’s housing shortage and affordability crisis by creating publicly owned, mixed-income homes at scale.