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flag Aaron Harvey, wrongfully charged in 2014 under California’s gang laws, was exonerated, spotlighting flaws in the state’s gang suppression policies.

flag California’s gang suppression policies, criticized for targeting Black and Brown communities, are under renewed scrutiny after the exoneration of Aaron Harvey, a UC Berkeley graduate wrongfully charged in 2014 with gang conspiracy while outside the state. flag The CalGang database, which labels individuals based on neighborhood ties, social media, or appearance without requiring arrest, contributed to his case. flag Though Harvey received a $1.5 million settlement after seven months in prison, many others faced harsher outcomes, including life sentences via plea deals. flag In response, California passed a 2022 law tightening gang definitions, limiting sentencing enhancements, and ending most gang injunctions. flag Advocates argue systemic issues like poverty and underfunded schools fuel gang involvement, and true reform must address root causes, not just surveillance and punishment.

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