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Make the connection – justiceconnect.org

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One of the largest cities in America released police reforms in line to mirror what the protesters…

LA County leaders will study shifting millions away from jail system

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With the Board of Supervisors’ vote on Tuesday, the county will explore how it allocates AB 109 incarceration funds.

Los Angeles seeks aggressive police reform

Los Angeles seeks aggressive police reform https://apd.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/AL-DIA-NEWS.jpg 780 570 Alternate Public Defender Website Alternate Public Defender Website //apd.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/NEW-APD_Header_Logo-72020.png June 23, 2020 June 29, 2020

One of the largest cities in America released police reforms in line to mirror what the protesters…

County Heroes take to the streets

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Workers at the Alternative Public Defender’s office prepared kits to be shared with the skid row community through Homeless Healthcare Los Angeles on East 4th Street in Downtown Los Angeles.