The California Supreme Court issued two major rulings last week that could reshape how courts handle gang enhancements and sentencing, opening the door for thousands of incarcerated individuals to challenge past convictions.
The state court rulings come as California Governor Gavin Newsom attempts to rehabilitate his image with 'tough-on-crime' rhetoric as he fights President Donald Trump deploying additional National Guard troops to his state to deal with violent criminals.
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