Bid to recall Los Angeles district attorney fails, a win for criminal justice reform

Campaign to remove George Gascon did not have the required signatures in a major blow to police unions and conservatives

A campaign to recall the progressive Los Angeles district attorney, George Gascon, did not get enough signatures to qualify for the ballot and will not move forward, election officials announced on Monday.

The failure of the initiative to remove Gascon in the middle of his first term is a victory for criminal justice reform advocates and a major blow to police unions and conservative groups that have staunchly opposed efforts to reduce mass incarceration and hold officers accountable for misconduct.