In a wide-ranging interview, Boudin, a progressive reform candidate, told The Appeal he wants to redefine ‘public safety’ to encompass the rights of both victims and defendants.
Everyone agrees the jail at 850 Bryant should close, but it’s not yet clear what would happen to those locked inside.
Supporters hope the passage of Prop C may herald a more compassionate—and effective—approach.
San Francisco just became the first city in the nation to stop charging court fines and fees, but the rest of the state has a long way to go.
But their push to unseat judges is drawing backlash from a surprising source—fellow Democrats.