Support state bill expanding racial bias protections in criminal cases
In Plain English
Assembly Bill 256 would expand California's Racial Justice Act to cover more criminal cases where defendants claim racial bias affected their prosecution or sentencing. The current law only applies to cases involving death penalty or life sentences. If approved, Richmond formally supports this state legislation that aims to address racial disparities in the justice system.
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