Bob Egelko

San Francisco Chronicle

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Courts reporter for the San Francisco Chronicle

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San Francisco and Santa Clara have filed suit to block President Trump’s executive order to withdraw federal funding from cities that don’t cooperate with federal immigration…

California cities take Trump to court over sanctuary policies

San Francisco and Santa Clara have filed suit to block President Trump’s executive order to withdraw federal funding from cities that don’t cooperate with federal immigration…

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Prop 57 would change sentencing for non-violent offenders making them eligible for earlier release based on good behavior. What are the implications?

Prop 57: Inmate sentencing

Prop 57 would change sentencing for non-violent offenders making them eligible for earlier release based on good behavior. What are the implications?

from Olney in L.A.

Judges in Los Angeles County are warning that budget cuts are likely to force courtrooms to close and limit access to justice.

Budget Cuts and Access to Justice

Judges in Los Angeles County are warning that budget cuts are likely to force courtrooms to close and limit access to justice.

from Which Way, L.A.?

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from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The medical diagnosis used to convict a Texas death row inmate has drawn growing skepticism. At least 30 others similarly convicted have been exonerated.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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from Scheer Intelligence

Four years after protesters called to defund the police, voters worried about crime are poised to toss out a reformer D.A. and pass a tough-on-crime bill.

from KCRW Features

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from KCRW Features

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