But after Minneapolis police killed George Floyd in May, sparking national protests against police brutality and what some see as systemic racism in the criminal justice system, the tenor of the race shifted. But shortly after the election, Fernandez-Rundle said she would convene a task force of researchers, activists and law enforcement leaders to address issues of inequality in the criminal justice system. AdvertisementSome criminal justice advocates contend the pressure to shift left is being felt even in places where the incumbent is not on the ballot. I am responsive to the community I serve.”AdvertisementBut Johnson said he has noticed a change in prosecutors’ attitudes in the decade he has worked on criminal justice reforms. Some retired prosecutors and law enforcement experts, meanwhile, contend ideas espoused by some progressive challengers may harm public safety.

Source: Los Angeles Times October 31, 2020 13:02 UTC