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
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 $220 billion state budget. We had big plans to address the housing crisis and advocate for investments in green technology. But you know what happened next.
