A ballot measure in California, Proposition 36, has drawn concerns from immigrant rights advocates due to its potential impact on immigrants with prior convictions. The measure would increase penalties for some crimes, leading to harsher consequences in immigration court for immigrants with prior convictions. Supporters argue it could curb crime rates and drug abuse, but opponents, including Gov. Gavin Newsom, fear it would contribute to mass incarceration. The measure has raised nearly $15 million in support, with 71% of likely voters in favor, indicating its potential to pass in November. Critics worry about the deportation consequences for immigrants, including green-card holders and refugees. Additionally, a report by the Office of Inspector General criticized the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for allowing a high-ranking administrator accused of sexual harassment and racism to return to work. Meanwhile, Kern County supervisors approved the state’s first carbon capture project, despite concerns about harmful air pollution. And over 2,400 Kaiser Permanente mental health care workers in Southern California began a strike seeking higher wages and more patient care time. These developments highlight ongoing issues and debates in California’s legal, environmental, and healthcare systems.
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Is Prop. 36 Likely to Result in Deportations?
