Gavin Newsom accused of sidelining California’s tough-on-crime measure after voters’ landslide passing

Source: New York Post

California Democrats claim they’ve funded the state’s voter-approved crime crackdown, but critics say the numbers don’t add up and blasted Governor Newsom for ignoring the voter mandate. Voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 36, which increases penalties for repeat thieves and drug dealers, in 2024. The prop also created an option for those convicted to get mental health or substance abuse treatment through a court-mandated treatment program.