Nigel Duara

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New California jail monitor goes on the road to hear about in-custody deaths

California saw a record number of deaths in county jails two years ago. Now, a new state official is holding public meetings to hear from people concerned about safety in the lockups.

By Nigel Duara • December 12, 2024

CalMatters en Español

California venció a Trump en los tribunales durante su primer mandato y prepara nuevos casos para este segundo período

California demandó a la administración Trump más de 100 veces durante su primer mandato y consiguió algunas victorias importantes.

By Ana B. Ibarra and Nigel Duara • November 7, 2024

Justice

California beat Trump in court his first term. It’s preparing new cases for his second

California sued the Trump administration more than 100 times in his first term and secured some major victories on the environment, immigration and health care.

By Ana B. Ibarra and Nigel Duara • November 7, 2024

CalMatters en Español

Los californianos se han vuelto más duros con el crimen: Aprueban la Proposición 36 para alargar sentencias por robos y delito de drogas

Californianos apoyan la Proposición 36 para alargar las sentencias penales por ciertos delitos de robo y drogas.

By Nigel Duara and Joe Garcia • November 6, 2024

Justice

Why Californians got tougher on crime: Bleak downtowns and attention-getting retail thefts

Californians overwhelmingly backed Prop. 36 to lengthen criminal sentences for certain theft and drug offenses, and to direct more people to drug treatment after convictions. Voters’ views changed on public safety after the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Nigel Duara and Joe Garcia • November 6, 2024

Elections

California voters get tough on crime, pass Prop. 36

Supporters of Prop. 36 say it would help the state address homelessness, drug addiction and retail theft. Its critics call it a return to the failed policies of the war on drugs.

By Nigel Duara • November 5, 2024

CalMatters en Español

Perdió su trabajo después de hablar con auditores estatales y ahora acaba de ganar $8.7 millones en un caso de denuncia de irregularidades

Tamara Evans trabajaba para la agencia que supervisa la acreditación de los agentes de policía de California. Demandó a su antiguo empleador, alegando que se enfrentaba a represalias

By Nigel Duara • October 1, 2024

Justice

She lost her job after talking with state auditors. She just won $8.7 million in whistleblower case

Tamara Evans worked for the agency that oversees credentialing for California law enforcement officers. She sued her former employer, alleging she faced retaliation for sharing her concerns about one of its contracts.

By Nigel Duara • October 1, 2024

CalMatters en Español

Seis mitos sobre la delincuencia en California: ¿Cometen más delitos los inmigrantes indocumentados?

Las preocupaciones sobre el robo en tiendas y las muertes por fentanilo dieron forma a una medida electoral de noviembre que endurecería algunas sanciones penales.

By Nigel Duara • September 19, 2024

Justice

6 myths about California crime as voters now favor this measure on drugs, retail theft

Worries about retail theft and fentanyl deaths shaped a November ballot measure that would toughen some criminal penalties. Here are the facts about California crime trends.

By Nigel Duara • September 19, 2024

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