California is cracking down on looters in Los Angeles following the repeal of Proposition 47, with stricter penalties now in place for theft over $950. The shift in enforcement is a response to ongoing rioting and looting incidents in the city.
Key Points
Repeal of Proposition 47 led to tougher criminal enforcement
Shift towards charging looters with felonies for theft over $950
Criticism of past criminal justice policies in California
Pros
Stricter penalties for looters
Restoration of felony charges for repeat offenders
Cons
Critics argue that lax enforcement contributed to a culture of criminality