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City Attorney's Office
Coverage of City Attorney's Office in the Nexus archive.
- LA City Attorney: Who's running in the June 2 primary and why it matters
The June 2 primary for Los Angeles City Attorney determines who will lead an office overseeing legal matters for the city, including lawsuits, advising officials, and prosecuting misdemeanors. The role has historically influenced policies like gang injunctions, which have faced criticism for targeting communities of color but are seen as tools to reduce gang-related crime.