California voters are considering Proposition 36 on the November ballot, which would roll back parts of the criminal justice reforms enacted by Proposition 47 in 2014. Critics argue that Prop 47 has led to an increase in criminal activity and addiction without incentive for treatment. Prop 36 would increase penalties for drug crimes and create a new treatment program for those with repeat offenses involving hard drugs like fentanyl. Opponents fear a return to the “war on drugs” and potential overcrowding in prisons, while supporters believe stricter penalties are necessary amid a fentanyl crisis. The measure is controversial but has received endorsements from both Democratic and Republican politicians.
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California Voters Consider Tough Love for Repeat Drug Offenders
