California law forces big companies to search for slavery-era ties, publish results
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law requiring large companies to search their records for ties to slavery and report the results under oath. Reparations advocates are hailing it as a milestone, but it won't take effect until lawmakers pay for it.
TL;DR
- California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law requiring large companies to search their records for ties to slavery.
- Companies must report these findings under oath.
- Reparations advocates view the law as a milestone.
- The law will not take effect until lawmakers allocate funds for it.