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Feb 2010
More than 1,500 inmates have been released from county jails around California in response to legislation designed to cut the state prison population, prompting an outcry from some law enforcement officials.
More than 300 inmates have been...
10
Feb 2010
Blanket strip searches of incoming jail inmates are constitutional and necessary to prevent the smuggling of contraband into the detention centers, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday.
The decision by a full 11-judge panel of the U.S....
10
Feb 2010
With Los Angeles fighting a massive budget deficit, City Controller Wendy Greuel called on City Council members Wednesday to give up $25million in special funds used for pet projects in their districts.
The money has accumulated over the...
10
Feb 2010
A federal appeals court upheld a ban on convicted felons possessing firearms on Monday, saying it's consistent with the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
"We are very glad they upheld the ban," said Lauren Horwood, spokeswoman for...
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