Riv. State Sen. Cervantes' considers suing Sac police after DUI citation

A Democratic California senator is now considering suing Sacramento police for what she alleges was a “politically motivated” false DUI accusation intended to “silence” an LGBTQ Latina lawmaker, her attorney tells CalMatters.

Ryan Sabalow, CalMatters & Jeanne Kuang, CalMatters

Jun 22, 2025 - 5 min read

State Sen. Sabrina Cervantes during a Senate floor session on Jan. 23, 2025. Photo by Fred Greaves for CalMatters

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