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California prosecutors charge three Alameda police officers with involuntary manslaughter of detainee Mario Gonzalez in 2021

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The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office in California announced charges on Thursday against three City of Alameda police officers for involuntary manslaughter of detainee Mario Gonzalez. The District Attorney’s Office charged the officers with involuntary manslaughter under section 192(b) of the California Penal Code.

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Federal judge blocks California law requiring background checks for ammunition purchases

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A federal judge blocked a California law on Wednesday which would have required background checks for individuals seeking to buy ammunition. The judge found that the California law, known as Proposition 63, violated the US Constitution’s Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms.

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California lawmakers introduce bill to legalize psychedelic mushroom therapy

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California lawmakers announced Tuesday new bipartisan legislation, Senate Bill (SB) 1012 , which would effectively permit the use of psychedelic mushrooms for therapeutic purposes. According to SB 1012: California’s current approach to mental health has failed to fulfill its promise. Too many people suffer in silence.”

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Federal judge orders special master to oversee California women’s prison known for sexual abuse

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A federal judge ordered on Friday the appointment of a special master to oversee a federal women’s prison in California that is notorious for widespread sexual abuse against inmates. The order comes after eight inmates and the advocacy group California Coalition for Women Prisoners filed a lawsuit against BOP in August.

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California Civil Discovery Act Undergoes Significant Overhaul

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US appeals court allows California law banning concealed carry of handguns in most public places to take effect

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The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit temporarily stayed a district court’s preliminary injunction on Saturday that blocked a California law that prohibits concealed carry permit holders from carrying firearms in most public places. With this stay, the California law will take effect in January 2024.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoes local redistricting commission bill

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California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill Saturday that would have mandated certain cities in the state to create independent redistricting commissions for local elections. AB 1248 came as a result of the 2020 redistricting cycle, in which California had allowed temporary independent control over redistricting.

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