Kamala Harris is viewed as more moderate in California than by the right-wing media, with a successful political career shaped by tough-on-crime and progressive politics.
'Struck by Justice:' Polly Klaas murder led to harsher sentences. Is that the answer to crime?
The Three Strikes Law in California stemmed from the tragic murder of Polly Klaas, resulting in harsher sentences for repeat offenders.
The law set the tone for tough-on-crime policies, leading to mass incarceration but has faced pushback as criminal justice reform efforts gain traction.