Lawmaker pushes "Caren Act" in SF to make racially-motivated 911 reports illegal

The fines would be severe for anyone who calls 911 to make a false report about someone because of their race.

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Push to ban discriminatory emergency calls in SF

SAN FRANCISCO (KABC) -- A California lawmaker is proposing the "Caren Act," which would make racially-motivated 911 reports illegal.

It stands for "Caution Against Racially Exploitive Non-emergencies."

The fines would be severe for anyone who calls 911 to make a false report about someone because of their race.

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