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Civil Rights

Aug. 20, 2024

California court rulings on Racial Justice Act spark concerns

The California Supreme Court's decisions in the Wilson and Fraziercases raise concerns about the proper application of the Racial Justice Act, suggesting a reluctance to fully utilize its protections against racial bias in the criminal justice system.

K. Chike Odiwe

Civil Rights Attorney, Law Offices of Kenneth Chike Odiwe, PC

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The California Supreme Court upheld the death penalty convictions of Javance Mickey Wilson (Wilson) and Robert Frazier (Frazier) despite their objections under the Racial Justice Act (RJA). The Court's handling of Wilson and Frazier's objections under the RJA draws into question whether the legislative intent of t...

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