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California Toughens Laws Against Looting Amid Violence

6/12/2025

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California is ramping up its fight against looting in response to the unrest in Los Angeles. With the reversal of Proposition 47, thieves caught stealing over $950 will now face felony charges. Attorney General Pam Bondi vowed to prosecute looters under federal law, while Governor Newsom argued that federal involvement only heightens the violence.

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California is ramping up its fight against looting in response to the unrest in Los Angeles. With the reversal of Proposition 47, thieves caught stealing over $950 will now face felony charges. Attorney General Pam Bondi vowed to prosecute looters under federal law, while Governor Newsom argued that federal involvement only heightens the violence.