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Criminal

May 13, 2011

Judge Bars Gang Injunction Enforcement

A federal judge has approved an unusual permanent injunction against the Orange County district attorney, barring him from enforcing a gang injunction won in state court against 48 people.


By Brandon Ortiz


Daily Journal Staff Writer


A federal judge has approved an unusual permanent injunction against the Orange County district attorney barring him from enforcing a gang injunction won in state court against 48 people.


District Attorney Tony Rackauckas's staff has vowed a swift appeal. Even if it is upheld, the ruling by U.S. District Judge Valerie Fairbank on Tuesday may not hold precedential value, given the unusual circumst...

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