Criminal Justice

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Gascón, Boudin hang over California attorney general race

California attorney general candidate Anne Marie Schubert secured a key endorsement from powerful law enforcement groups.

经过 Emily Hoeven • 3 月 2, 2022

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California Democrats make appeal to crime victims

CalMatters is dedicated to explaining how state government impacts our lives. Your support helps us produce journalism that makes a difference. Donate now. California Democrats have a message for Republicans hoping to capitalize on voter concerns about rising crime ahead of the 2022 elections: We care about victims, too. On Wednesday, Attorney General Rob Bonta and three […]

经过 Emily Hoeven • 2 月 24, 2022

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Honor voters, expand good conduct credit rules for inmates

Officials must not succumb to fearmongering and ignore a promise made to the thousands of people behind bars in California.

经过 嘉宾评论 • 2 月 23, 2022

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Meth, a mother, and a stillbirth: Imprisoned mom wants her ‘manslaughter’ case reopened

A rural prosecutor and the state’s attorney general are facing off in the controversial case in Kings County that has alarmed abortion rights advocates.

经过 杜赞奇 • 2 月 21, 2022

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Is California’s death penalty on its way out?

Gov. Newsom’s proposal to dismantle death row may not have as much impact on California's death penalty as other reforms.

经过 Emily Hoeven • 2 月 9, 2022

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California crime story: The numbers, explained

Getting a handle on California crime statistics is tricky business, as inconsistent reporting and short-term snapshots can obscure real trends.

经过 杜赞奇 • 2 月 3, 2022

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Success is reducing jail population and improving public safety

Santa Clara County will decide whether to build a new jail or continue to focus on expanding safe alternatives to incarceration.

经过 嘉宾评论 • 1 月 24, 2022

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Don’t shut down efforts to close the justice gap

The state bar is considering whether to disband or suspend a task force exploring how to close the justice gap for many Californians.

经过 嘉宾评论 • 1 月 19, 2022

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COVID cases triple in California juvenile prisons

The state discloses little about COVID in its juvenile prisons, but an internal memo reveals that one youth recently was hospitalized with severe symptoms.

经过 Byrhonda Lyons • 1 月 12, 2022

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Tough-on-crime debate needs balance of effective policies

Probation officers know the best approach in dealing with crime is an effective combination of accountability plus opportunity and rehabilitation.

经过 嘉宾评论 • 1 月 12, 2022