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California Appeals Court Blocks Records Access in Racial Justice Act Case
Original: California Appeals Court Denies Black Defendant Access to Records in Racial Justice Act Case
A California appeals court has denied a Black defendant access to records sought under the state's Racial Justice Act, a law designed to help defendants challenge convictions tainted by racial bias. The ruling limits a defendant's ability to obtain evidence that could support claims of discrimination in prosecution, drawing concern from criminal justice reform advocates who say it undercuts the act's purpose.
Why now: The ruling has significant implications for how the Racial Justice Act can be used to challenge racial bias in California criminal cases.
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