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Military Law

Sep. 11, 2026

Justice Cruz Reynoso . . . You're in the Army now

Justice Cruz Reynoso's Army service during the McCarthy era shaped his lifelong commitment to civil rights, teaching him the dangers of government overreach and the power of speaking up.

4th Appellate District, Division 3

Eileen C. Moore

Associate Justice
California Courts of Appeal

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Justice Cruz Reynoso . . . <i>You're in the Army now</i>
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We've heard a lot about the community outreach and legal work of one of California's most beloved civil rights icons who was the first Hispanic justice on the California Supreme Court. We've also heard a lot about how military service has a great effect on one's later life. As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, let's look at former Justice Cruz Reynoso and see how his service in the military affected him.

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