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State Ballot Initiative Filed To Reverse California's Criminal Justice Reforms

KVCR | By Julia Mitric

Published October 31, 2017 at 10:59 AM PDT

A ballot initiative has been filed that would reverse recently-approved laws aimed at reforming California's criminal justice system, Capital Public Radio's Julia Mitric has more on how opposing sides see the impact of the changes when it comes to public safety.

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