California Legislature passes bills to curb retail theft over objections from some Democrats
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The legislation aims to combat retail theft with a focus on organized rings and online marketplaces, but faces opposition over concerns of deepening mass incarceration and punitive approaches to crime enforcement.
The divide within the Democratic party reflects differing views on addressing retail theft, from stiffening penalties for repeat offenders to more targeted strategies against organized crime.
Read at Los Angeles Times
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