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Texas Republicans want to rein in ‘rogue’ prosecutors like Dallas County DA John Creuzot

Texas Republicans, thwarted by top prosecutors who say they won’t prosecute certain crimes, are pushing back on what they call “rogue” district attorneys.

Tribune News Service · Jan 20, 2023

House GOP holds back bill aimed at progressive local prosecutors - Roll Call

A Republican-backed House bill aimed at progressive district attorneys ran into trouble this week amid concerns from conservative lawmakers.

Roll Call · Jan 12, 2023

Progressive Prosecutor on Trial in Dallas Election

Incumbent John Creuzot's policies could reduce incarceration rates in his county, but a GOP challenger seeks to dismantle his efforts.

Texas Observer · Oct 31, 2022

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DeSantis suspends elected prosecutor

Watchdog group calls out Florida governor's "outrageous overreach" and "blatant power grab"

Salon · Aug 5, 2022

California State Bar files disciplinary charges against its former director

LOS ANGELES — In the wake of its mishandling of decades of complaints against attorney Tom Girardi and revelations about weak policing of California lawyers, the State Bar made a surprisingly aggressive move this week: filing formal disciplinary charges against the agency’s own former executive director.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 8, 2022

Fear over crime and homelessness in California paid off in some primaries. Will it carry over to November?

Less than three years after earning a major win for a national movement seeking to elect progressive prosecutors, San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin was recalled from office Tuesday night.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 9, 2022

San Francisco’s bitter DA recall could set back national justice reform movement

SAN FRANCISCO — Hours after winning election as San Francisco district attorney in 2019, Chesa Boudin stood, beaming, inside a packed dive bar in the Mission District.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 4, 2022

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Former LA public defender picked to lead federal Access to Justice office

WASHINGTON — During a college internship at the Orange County Public Defender's office, Rachel Rossi was sent to the local jail. She was given a simple instruction: Ask people who had recently been arrested what they need.

Los Angeles Times · May 19, 2022

In Kansas City, prosecution of abortion not expected if Missouri ban triggered

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Abortion may soon be a crime in Missouri, but prosecutions aren’t anticipated in Kansas City.

Tribune News Service · May 18, 2022

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