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The new DA, George Gascón, wants to undo ‘the machine of mass incarceration’. Powerful law enforcement groups are fighting to stop him
George Gascón was elected Los Angeles district attorney after promising to end “tough on crime” prosecutions, free people from overcrowded prisons and hold police accountable for misconduct.
But three months into his tenure, law enforcement leaders across California have launched an aggressive campaign to thwart his signature reforms. Gascón is facing court challenges and a rightwing backlash, and some are now pushing to recall him from office. Continue reading...