Judges and Judiciary,
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Nov. 4, 2021
Senators grill 9th Circuit nominee on draft of law freeing criminals
While the 2016 law was designed to alleviate prison overcrowding by permitting criminals categorized as nonviolent to seek early parole, critics have said the practical effect has been the release of felons convicted of some violent crimes.
Gabriel P. Sanchez, a nominee for a 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals vacancy, was questioned Wednesday by the Senate Judiciary Committee about his role in drafting Proposition 57, which allows earlier parole for prisoners.
While the 2016 law was designed to alleviate prison overcrowding by permitting criminals categorized as nonviolent to seek early parole, critics have said...
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