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Gov Signs Landmark Legislation Advancing Racial Justice in CA
A historic, first-of-its-kind law in the State, the California Racial Justice Act prohibits the use of race, ethnicity, or national origin in sentencing and convictions
Advocates Declare Now is Time for California Racial Justice Act
The California Racial Justice Act will prohibit the use of race, ethnicity or national origin to seek or obtain convictions or sentences
Have your ballot? Now what? Elect Justice & Voter’s Edge Can Help!
Learn more about the local candidates who impact your criminal justice system with Elect Justice CA.
League Cosponsors California Racial Justice Act
It's time to confront systemic racism in California's criminal legal system
Press Release: Standing Against the Criminalization of Poverty
The LWVC Joins Civic Organizations and Local Leaders on Amici Curiae Brief - Standing Against the Criminalization of Poverty
Racial Justice Act Community Implementation
Learn more about this new law & how to use it to root out racism from the court system.
Urgent Action Needed: Support Judicial Review of Old Criminal Sentences
We need your help to prioritize justice and rehabilitation with your action to support SB 94. Read more to find out how you can take action!
Our 2022 Advocacy Wrap-Up
Read the highlights of our hard-earned victories, some lamentable delays, and a preview of our goals for next year.
Meeting the Moment – Our 2020 Advocacy Wrap-Up
This was a year like no other. We ended the 2019 legislative session and began 2020 with great optimism and hope, a robust economy, and ambitious goals. The Governor’s January budget forecast projected a $5.6 billion surplus and a record-breaking…