WASHINGTON (AP) — A measure that strengthens the criminal justice system's response to crimes against women is to be signed into law today, ushering in a legislative victory for gay rights advocates and Native Americans. President Barack Obama will sign the extension to the Violence Against Women Act in a ceremony at the Interior Department. It gives law enforcement new tools to respond to domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking.
President Obama is scheduled to sign the extension at 1:45 p.m. You can watch the live streaming in the following player:
