Law

California Law Restricts Sharing of Mug Shots on Social Media, Requires Removal of Past Posts

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MORENO VALLEY, Calif. – A new law in California is placing additional restrictions on how and when law enforcement agencies can share a suspect’s mugshot on social media. The law not only affects future posts but also requires police departments and sheriff’s offices to review and delete old posts. Under the new legislation, departments are prohibited from sharing booking photos on social media, regardless of whether the person is suspected of a violent crime or not, unless they are deemed an “imminent threat” or a fugitive. Furthermore, even in cases where mugshots can be posted, … Read more

California Court Rules Assemblymember Vince Fong Can Run for Multiple Offices, Calls for Urgent Update of Outdated Election Law

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Sacramento, California – California Assemblymember Vince Fong finds himself in the spotlight for a controversial move in his political career. Despite the common sense notion that candidates should not be allowed to run for multiple offices simultaneously, Fong took the audacious step of putting his name on the March primary ballot for both reelection to the Assembly and the congressional seat left vacant by former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Last week, a Sacramento County Superior Court judge ruled in favor of Fong, stating that the state law prohibiting candidates from seeking “more than one office … Read more