Progressive prosecutors in Georgia faced backlash from the start. They say it’s all politics.
‘There are many prosecutors who don’t like that word — progressive — but to me, what it means is that we need to look at this differently.’
‘There are many prosecutors who don’t like that word — progressive — but to me, what it means is that we need to look at this differently.’
Republicans have targeted those in jail since Jose Ibarra was arrested last month on murder and assault charges in the death of 22-year-old Laken Riley.
The bill also provides for removal of local elected officials if cities or counties adopt sanctuary policy.