California lawmakers are debating reparations bills that would require Asians and Latinos to pay for reparations for slavery, sparking emotional responses. Democratic Assemblyman Ash Kalra nearly cried during a debate over the issue, with some arguing that it is fundamentally unfair to force these groups to pay for reparations. The discussion has highlighted the need for a deeper understanding of the issue and the history of racist land seizures in California.
WATCH: California GOP Legislator Uses Logic to Destroy Democrat During Debate on Reparations Bill https://t.co/z3BoWnMf8s
Democratic Assemblyman Ash Kalra holds back tears during a debate about reparations in California https://t.co/sfNoUsuNsW
Dem lawmaker in tears after Republican says its unfair for Asians, Latinos to pay reparations https://t.co/CGajhHWcg2
Republican lawmaker argues forcing Asians and Latinos to pay for reparations in California is ‘fundamentally unfair’ https://t.co/Uoc78VD1Nb https://t.co/JSiWf8VbQ1
CA lawmaker chokes back tears over unfairness of forcing Latinos and Asians to pay reparations for Blacks https://t.co/D8dw73SITg
One California lawmaker is taking a different approach to reparations for the state's Black residents. @Erika_D_Smith explains https://t.co/4wE2UWaHGx via @opinion
One California lawmaker is taking a different approach to reparations for the state's Black residents. @Erika_D_Smith explains https://t.co/KkUbRH3efA
Dem lawmaker holds back tears after GOP colleague argues forcing Asians, Latinos to pay for reparations in California is ‘fundamentally unfair’: aka only whites should pay
Dem lawmaker holds back tears after GOP colleague argues forcing Asians, Latinos to pay for reparations in California is ‘fundamentally unfair’ https://t.co/0rjSHy6eGb https://t.co/0CrZUmFRmT
WATCH: Latina Republican Explains Why California Reparations for Slavery Are Completely Illogical READ: https://t.co/6MdcTzKtzI https://t.co/2WqdUUMiDd
NEW: Top California Democrat nearly CRIES during a debate when told why Asian and Latino residents shouldn't have to pay for a $1.2M million in reparations for every 'descendant' of slavery Ash Kalra is the 'Indian-American' chair of the Assembly Judiciary Committee Kate… https://t.co/LHIX1MHRmr
.@AsmKateSanchez asks if Asian and Latinos who make up 55% of CA's population should have to pay for reparations. She says they had nothing to do with slavery. Nearly all whites could make the same claim. My great-grandparents were born into slavery, and it would be a betrayal… https://t.co/n7RVFTHiQn
Moment California Democrat WEEPS when Latina Republican tells him why slavery reparations are doomed https://t.co/w72imzR3EI https://t.co/Ogv9LtZGkI
California’s Slow Progress on Reparations Highlights Need for Deeper Understanding https://t.co/6oM4Z1p6nG
California has a history of racist land seizures. Will reparations bills bring justice? https://t.co/lqRwedpWCk