Hadar Aviram

law professor at UC Hastings who specializes in criminal justice, civil rights, and politics

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Voters recalled San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin on Tuesday. What does it mean for the progressive prosecutor movement, and LA DA George Gascón?

What SF’s Chesa Boudin recall says about progressive prosecutor future

Voters recalled San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin on Tuesday. What does it mean for the progressive prosecutor movement, and LA DA George Gascón?

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Gov. Newsom wants to move the 700 death row inmates at San Quentin to other maximum security prisons.

Will CA death penalty die out? It’s costing $150M anually, says law professor

Gov. Newsom wants to move the 700 death row inmates at San Quentin to other maximum security prisons.

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