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Advocates and Families of People Killed by Police Urge California Lawmakers to Pass Bill that Will Curb Deadly Police Shootings

The California Act to Save Lives aligns closely with both California and Obama departments of justice recommendations on police use of force; will update California law to prevent unnecessary killings.

Sacramento Sheriff Sued for Censoring BLM Leaders on Facebook

Banning People from Government Facebook Pages Based on Speech, Identity, or Views is Unconstitutional

ACLU of Northern California Seeks Records in Police Killings

New Law Allows for Access to Critical Information