Is There Legislation we Should Know About?

Sexual abuse is a crisis that affects every community, movement, and institution. When survivors speak, we must listen. When abusers are shielded by their legacies, we must take decisive action.

A century in the making — the Equal Rights Amendment represents the unfinished work of American democracy.
 

Santa Barbara Women's Political Committee — Join us in defending the Constitution. Contact your representatives, vote, organize, and never stop advocating. Together, we protect what matters most.

Understanding how federal immigration enforcement has reshaped life in our coastal city and the resilience of those standing together.

Understanding your rights and protections under California’s immigrant sanctuary legislation as of March 2026, covering both enacted laws and bills currently advancing through the legislature.

The community has repeatedly reported instances of violence and terror perpetrated by ICE in Santa Barbara. What can we do as a community to address this issue?

We stand in solidarity with our community members affected by the indiscriminate ICE raids. Community Member, and SBWPC Board Member, Elsa Granados addresses Santa Barbara City Council.

Santa Barbara's Eastside community was affected by traumatic ICE incident. Woman was pepper-sprayed at point-blank range for recording ICE. Community is outraged at ICE and SBPD. They demand answers.
 
 

LEGISLATIVE SERIES | Santa Barbara Women’s Political Committee engages with California’s 37th District representative to discuss priorities and strategies for constituent engagement.

LEGISLATIVE SERIES | Santa Barbara Women’s Political Committee engages with California’s 50th Senate President Pro Tempore, Monique Limón, to discuss her legislative plans for the state.

LEGISLATIVE SERIES |Santa Barbara Women's Political Committee interviews Rep. Salud Carbajal to discuss various topics, including Gaza, Vandenberg Rocket Launches, Immigration, and Medicare.