California Dems anger progressive left, push harsher penalties for shoplifters amid rising crime
California Democrats backpedal on progressive crime policies after the state experienced a significant uptick in shoplifting.
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California Democrats backpedal on progressive crime policies after the state experienced a significant uptick in shoplifting.
Democratic lawmakers are debating how a bill to reduce retail theft would affect Black and Brown Californians. While some say it would unfairly target shoppers, others say jobs are at stake.
Democratic lawmakers are debating how a bill to reduce retail theft would affect Black and Brown Californians.
Assemblymembers Wendy Carrillo and Tina McKinnor are in a heated debate over Assembly Bill 1990, which would allow police officers to make warrantless arrests for misdemeanor shoplifting offenses, with Carrillo arguing that the bill is committed to fairness, equity, and the protection of all individuals' rights, while McKinnor argues that it is unnecessary and will promote mass incarceration.