A Campaign by the Criminal Justice Legal Foundation
Learn the facts. Meet the victims. Join the coalition.
The Centerpiece
Behind every case is a person and a family. These are some of the victims whose cases could be reopened if these regulations take effect.
Click a photo to learn about the victim, the crime, and the sentence.
The Facts
The Board of Parole Hearings' new regulations open early-release pathways for broad categories of incarcerated offenders, including some serving sentences once considered final. The graphic below shows who could become eligible.
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The Human Cost
Loss of finality
Re-traumatization of families
Additional hearings and proceedings
Potential conflicts with Marsy's Law
Reduced confidence in the justice system
The Legal Case
CJLF's legal challenge rests on several core concerns:
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They exceed the Board of Parole Hearings' legal authority
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They undermine Life Without Parole sentences
3
They create a new, parole-like release process
4
They conflict with the powers of courts and prosecutors
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They weaken victims' rights under Marsy's Law
Stay Informed
Follow the legal challenge as it develops. CJLF will post updates here, including the petition once it is filed.
July 15, 2026
Suit against the California Board of Parole Hearings to block regulations that create a new process to review the cases of murderers sentenced to life without parole and other inmates to refer them to the courts for resentencing.
Media Toolkit
Help spread the word. Click on any resource below to learn more and share it with others.
A one-page overview of the regulations and their impact.
The shareable eligibility infographic.
The new BPH review process, step by step.
The full text of the BPH regulations (PDF).
CJLF's legal petition, available for review once it is filed.
Coming soon
Take Action
Stand with victims and survivors. Add your name and tell us who you are.
Victims & survivors
Family members
Law enforcement organizations
Prosecutors
Victim advocacy groups
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