California and Los Angeles County have implemented stiffer penalties for drug and theft crimes through Proposition 36, which recently took effect. Former federal prosecutor Nathan Hochman became the new district attorney in L.A. County, reversing policies of his predecessor George Gascón. The 2024 general election saw voters reversing previous criminal justice reform policies, with Prop. 36 overhauling Proposition 47. A majority of neighborhoods that supported Prop. 47 in 2014 now support Prop. 36. Polls show shifts in opinions among age groups and political parties, with Republicans overwhelmingly in favor of Prop. 36. LA Voice campaigned against Prop. 36, emphasizing the need for investments in mental health and addiction support.
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Citizen who was ordered to leave the U.S. in 7 days says she’s heard nothing from federal officials
Federal authorities ordered Nicole Micheroni, a 40-year-old U.S. citizen and immigration attorney, to leave the country within seven days due to an erroneous parole termination notice from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Micheroni, who received the notice via a no-reply email, expressed concerns about the lack of careful processing by DHS, while another immigration attorney, Carmen Bello, reported a similar experience. A DHS official stated that Customs and Border Protection is issuing these notices...
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