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California Appeals Court Limits 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 that allows defendants to challenge convictions or sentences with evidence of racial bias in the justice system. The ruling is drawing criticism from advocates who say it undercuts the law's purpose, though details of the court's reasoning remain limited.
Why now: The decision has potential implications for how Racial Justice Act claims can be pursued across California.
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