Which Way, L.A.?
Courts and Courthouses, from Washington to California
LA County's presiding judge is threatening to close courtrooms and lay off staff, delaying civil trials due to a shortage of money. He has his eye on a pile of cash meant for construction, but judges in other parts of the state are just saying, "No." Also, a clarification on the Toyota recalls. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, should terrorist suspects be tried in civilian courts or military tribunals? Should the Obama Justice Department have hired lawyers who represented accused terrorists in the past?
By Warren Olney • • 53m ListenLos Angeles County judges are at war with their counterparts in other parts of the state over a pot of money. We hear what the outcome could mean for family law, juvenile justice and public safety in courthouses that are falling apart. We also clarify which cars Toyota is recalling. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, should terrorist suspects be tried in civilian courts or military tribunals? Should the Obama Justice Department have hired lawyers who represented accused terrorists in the past? Those questions are roiling political Washington today. We hear why.
Banner image: Facade of the Stanley Mosk Courthouse in downtown Los Angeles
In this episode
3 storiesIs the Obama Administration Tough on Terror...or Not?
Some Republicans in Congress, along with former Vice President Cheney and his daughter Liz, are attacking President Obama for being soft on terrorism. The allegations raise a question that dates back to the Bush Administration: should foreign terrorism suspects be tried in civilian courts or in military tribunals?
Read the story29 minCalifornia Courts Facing a Big Budget Shortfall
All over California, courthouses are being called unsafe after 12 years of insufficient maintenance. A new law levies fees on convictions, civil lawsuits and parking tickets to raise money for repairs and construction. But the Los Angeles County Superior Court, the biggest court in the nation, wants to divert that cash to administration.
Read the story20 minToyota Clarifies Its Recalls on the Prius
On last night's Which Way, LA? there was confusion over which cars are being recalled by Toyota. After a highly publicized incident of unintended acceleration, the Wall Street Journal said the 2008 Prius would be recalled . Toyota denied that . There was also dispute about the 2010 Prius.
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