August 20, 2016
The California Catholic Conference supports SB 1052. It is an important step toward protecting children and youth who are in custody and facing interrogation. If passed, it would mean that youth under 18 would get a chance to consult with an attorney before they give up their rights.
SB 1052 will be voted on in the Assembly early next week. The District Attorneys Association has marked it as one of their top two bills-to-kill. Would you urge your members to call their representatives? It’s a 30-second call, and here are easy-to-use instructions.