CA Assemblyman opposes racially biased criminal sentencing.
California’s Controversial Plan to Address Racial Bias in Criminal Sentencing
California has been making headlines with its ambitious multi-billion dollar reparations package, but there’s another lesser-known plan that could have a significant impact on the state’s criminal justice system. Assembly Bill 852, introduced by Assemblyman Reginald Jones-Sawyer, aims to rectify racial biases in criminal sentencing by mandating that race be taken into account.
The bill, which passed in the Assembly with a strong majority, states the intent of the Legislature to address racial bias and requires courts to consider the disparate impact on historically disenfranchised and system-impacted populations when determining a sentence.
Assemblyman Bill Essayli has been a vocal opponent of the bill, arguing that it goes against the principle of blind justice and is unconstitutional. He believes that skin color should not be a factor in sentencing and criticizes the Democratic Party for supporting what he calls a racist policy.
Despite opposition, Essayli predicts that the bill will pass due to its association with the reparations task force and the focus on racial equity and social justice. However, he believes that it will ultimately be struck down as unconstitutional by a judge.
Essayli also highlights the Democratic Party’s disregard for the Constitution and accuses them of undermining democracy. He warns of the consequences of perpetuating the belief that the system is racist against black people, as it leads to legislation like AB852 that allows judges to consider race in sentencing.
While the bill may seem simple and insignificant, Essayli clarifies that it will indeed change the penal code by instructing judges to give lower sentences to black criminal defendants when they have discretion. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing the racial inequality in the criminal justice system.
As AB852 awaits consideration in the California Senate, the debate over racial bias in criminal sentencing continues to spark controversy and raise questions about the balance between justice and equality.
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