A new state law and a recent Supreme Court decision are creating a potential for racial profiling and constitutional rights violations, in particular at upcoming major sporting events, advocates for sex worker are saying.

Some lawmakers and advocates are raising concerns about the potential for widespread detentions—and deportations—under this new law’s landscape.

In January, AB 379 will take effect, reinstating a repealed law that criminalizes “loitering with intent to purchase commercial sex.” Governor Gavin Newsom, signed the bill, saying it will help protect victims of human trafficking.

However, critics are its unclear language will enable law enforcement to detain individuals based on the subjective suspicion of having an “intent to purchase a commercial sex act.

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