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California's Criminal Justice Conundrum
This chapter examines the factors contributing to the decline of California's prison system, emphasizing the landmark Supreme Court case Brown v. Plata and its implications for overcrowding and legislative responses. It critiques contemporary reforms like AB 109 and Prop 47, which aimed to reduce mass incarceration but have inadvertently led to rising crime rates and public safety concerns. The discussion reveals the complexities of balancing social justice objectives with community safety, highlighting the unintended consequences of well-intentioned policies.