Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 572, authored by Assemblymember Ash Kalra, to protect grieving families from coercive and deceptive police interrogations following deaths or serious injuries caused by law enforcement.
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the Better Informed Decisions (BID) Act into law, allowing judges to review evidence as cases develop and make better-informed decisions on whether charges should proceed as misdemeanors or felonies, increasing fairness and efficiency in the justice process.
California needs to invest in comprehensive victim services and a trauma recovery infrastructure to provide immediate support to those affected by violence, rather than relying solely on enforcement.
Proposition 36, a voter-approved initiative aimed at increasing penalties for repeat theft and drug offenses, has been criticized for its lack of funding, disproportionate impact on racial and geographic disparities, and failure to provide treatment options, leading to increased incarceration and strain on local justice systems.
California has expunged nearly one million old conviction records in 2024 under laws aimed at giving millions of residents a second chance, representing a significant milestone in efforts to dismantle the collateral consequences of past convictions.
California’s property crime rate has fallen to historic lows, despite claims from supporters of Prop. 36 that the measure was needed to address rising crime, and the state’s progress on public safety is being threatened by federal and state funding cuts.
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