California sued over policy risking serial killer releases

California's parole board is facing a lawsuit over new guidelines that could allow prisoners serving life without parole, including serial killers and high-profile murderers, to be considered for resentencing or clemency. Critics argue the policy exceeds legal authority and violates victims' rights by reversing final judgments, with victims' families emphasizing the importance of sentencing finality. The lawsuit seeks to block the policy before its scheduled implementation later this year.

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