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California courts must address the racial bias in death penalty sentencing
In May, the California Supreme Court ruled that a suit by public defenders to confront apparent racial bias in death penalty sentencing coul
July 20, 2026 · via CalMatters
In May, the California Supreme Court ruled that a suit by public defenders to confront apparent racial bias in death penalty sentencing could proceed.
Original reporting: CalMatters.
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