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California Supreme Court to consider prosecutorial discretion over “three-strikes” law
The Los Angeles district attorney is contesting a requirement that he must seek higher sentences.
A major case centering on California’s “three-strikes” law, The Association of Deputy District Attorneys for Los Angeles County v. George Gascon, is now fully briefed and pending before the California Supreme Court, with oral arguments expected to take place later this year.

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Publication6/2/2025
Civil Rights Hub overview
Public Rights Project’s (PRP) Civil Rights Hub offers free legal support and technical assistance for…
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Publication5/13/2025
Protecting civil rights at the local level overview
As the federal government increasingly attacks long-standing civil rights protections, local governments are particularly well-positioned…
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Publication5/13/2025
Local government authority overview
Whether it’s repairing relationships between a community and its police, seeking protections against racial discrimination…