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February 23, 2024

In Pursuit of Harsher Punishments, San Francisco Courtwatchers Target Judges

Piper French,
January 8, 2024

San Francisco Expands Free Jail Communications by Adding Tablet Services

Kalena Thomhave,
May 19, 2023

California AG Ends San Francisco’s First Prosecution for an On-Duty Police Killing 

Piper French,
November 5, 2022

In San Francisco, “No Intention to Seek Justice”

Piper French,
June 8, 2022

San Francisco Ousts a Prominent Criminal Justice Reformer

Piper French,
March 29, 2022

California’s Midterms Bring Plenty of Forks in the Road for Criminal Justice Reforms

Daniel Nichanian,
January 30, 2020

Chesa Boudin’s New Bail Policy is Nation’s Most Progressive. It Also Reveals Persistence of Tough-on-Crime Norms.

Colin Doyle,
November 14, 2019

“This Is Where the Real Work Begins”: What Chesa Boudin’s Win Means for San Francisco

Daniel Nichanian,
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