Kamala Harris on California law

A movement is gaining momentum in California to reform Proposition 47, a law enacted in 2014 that downgraded certain felonies, including theft and narcotics possession, to misdemeanors. Support for the proposed amendment, known as Prop 36, has attracted bipartisan backing and aims to address public concerns about rising crime rates and drug use. Key proposals include reclassifying fentanyl possession with a firearm as a serious offense and imposing harsher penalties on drug traffickers. Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris, who played a pivotal role in supporting the licensing of undocumented attorneys during her tenure as California Attorney General, is now a presidential candidate, leading to scrutiny of her past policies. Harris's support for the case of Sergio Garcia, the first undocumented attorney in the U.S., highlighted her commitment to immigrant rights but has also raised questions about her current stance on crime and immigration reform. As the November ballot approaches, the implications of these intertwined issues may significantly impact California's political landscape.