Alameda County Faces Review Over Exclusion of Jewish and Black Female Jurors in Death Penalty Cases

Evidence of discriminatory jury selection practices dating back to 1977 prompts investigation into 35 death-row cases.

Handwritten notes reveal prosecutors' intentional exclusion of Jewish and Black female jurors.
At least three death-row inmates have been resentenced due to early findings of the review.
The discriminatory practices were uncovered during an appeal case in 2023.
The review could lead to new trials for convicted individuals, causing distress among victims' families.
Alameda County DA emphasizes that exclusion based on race, religion, or gender violates the Constitution.