Death Penalty Reform Hearing & ACLU Sac Meet-up

On Thursday, January 10th, The California Commission on the Fair Administration of Justice will hold a public hearing at the State Capitol Building, Room 4203. The Commission hearing is scheduled for 9:30-3:30, public comment will probably be 2:30-3:30. Members of our chapter will attend to speak out in favor of reform; please save the date to join us! This hearing will draw input from experts and members of the public in an unprecedented effort to address serious flaws in California’s death penalty system.

The Commission was created by the California Senate to examine the causes of “wrongful convictions and wrongful executions” in California and to recommend reforms to ensure that the administration of criminal justice in California is “just, fair, and accurate.”

Thus far, the Commission has issued a series of reports and recommendations on the causes of wrongful convictions. Three criminal justice reform bills based on the Commission’s unanimous recommendations passed the legislature this year, but were vetoed by the Governor. The Commission’s most recent reports address remedies for wrongful convictions, and professional responsibility for prosecution and defense attorneys.

Later that same evening, January 10th, you are invited to join chapter activists for our first meet-up which will be held at 6:30 pm at the Capitol Garage (http://www.capitolgarage.com/) on 15th and K Streets. Natasha Minsker, ACLU-NC Death Penalty Policy Director, will attend the meet-up to talk with us about the commission hearing and related issues. We hope you can come and feel free to bring a friend.

So we know to expect you, please RSVP for both the hearing and the meet-up to organizing@aclunc.org.

Thank you for supporting the ACLU!

Sincerely,

Sacramento County Chapter Board of Directors
http://www.aclusacramento.org/