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Sacramento Attack on Statutes of Limitations Threatens Rule of Law Everywhere

April 4, 2019 6:56 amApril 4, 2019 10:55 am

One of the key pillars of America’s legal system is under attack, jeopardizing the very values that underpin justice in our democracy. The pillar in question: statutes of limitations (SOL); legislative enactments that limit the time frame within which a...

Investigation of Former Lawmaker Ridley-Thomas Confirms Sexual Harassment

January 18, 2019 5:30 amJanuary 17, 2019 6:31 pm

Four California legislators have resigned since 2017 after facing sexual harassment complaints, while two remain in office. All are Democrats from Southern California. Wednesday afternoon, investigation documents were released about sexual harassment allegations of former Assemblyman Sebastian Ridley-Thomas (D-Los Angeles)....