CA Sex Law Moves Forward, Citizenship Game Show Gets Real

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Good Afternoon! Here are some of the stories we’re tracking:

• A Reality Show for Citizenship? The Feds consider a wild pitch that would pit undocumented immigrants against each other.

• CA Cracks Down on Sex Crimes — But there’s a catch in the new minor solicitation law.

• Cassie Ventura’s $10M Bombshell — Explosive testimony in Diddy assault case.

DHS Seeks 20,000 National Guard Troops to Crackdown on Deportations

The Department of Homeland Security is asking the Pentagon to send 20,000 National Guard troops to back up border patrol agents as they ramp up efforts to remove migrants in the U.S. without legal status, according to U.S. officials.

A Little Deeper

• The request is currently under review by military lawyers.

• If approved, state governors would be asked to provide volunteers from their Guard forces to assist in “interior immigration enforcement” duties.

• No timeline has been given for when the call for volunteers will go out.

California Gets Tougher on Minor Sex Solicitation Laws — But There’s a Catch

California lawmakers just passed stricter penalties for soliciting sex from 16- and 17-year-olds, with a key exception for cases where the age gap is three years or less. The move comes after a political firestorm that saw Governor Newsom at odds with legislative leaders and Republicans accusing Democrats of going soft on predators. The bill now heads to the State Senate, where it’s expected to be heard in June.

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Recalibrate

DHS Considers Citizenship Reality Show

In a move that feels ripped from a dystopian script, the Department of Homeland Security is reportedly in talks with a reality TV producer about a game show where immigrants compete for U.S. citizenship.

📝The Pitch:

Many major media outlets are all reporting that Rob Worsoff, the mind behind “Duck Dynasty,” is pitching that very show to the DHS Chief Kristi Noem. This is what we know:

• Immigrant contestants would undertake America-themed challenges across the U.S.

• Think: rafting down a river or clam digging on a beach — all for a shot at citizenship.

• The show’s host would be a famous “naturalized American citizen”.

• Worsoff calls it a 'hopeful' show for legal immigrants, emphasizing that losing wouldn’t mean deportation.

🚨Why It Matters

• A Long Time Coming: Worsoff says he pitched the idea during the Obama era, but it’s only now gaining traction under the Trump administration.

• Positive Feedback? DHS spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin said the government is reviewing the pitch.

• Blurring the Line: Critics point out that the fact that DHS is even considering the pitch raises questions about where policy ends and entertainment begins.

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