This is a good veto. I followed this bill for months, and previously stated how wrong it was. Brown's veto below:
Quote:
OCT 072013
To the Members of the California State Assembly:
I am returning Assembly Bill 1401 without my signature.
Jury service, like voting, is quintessentially a prerogative and responsibility of citizenship. This bill would permit lawful permanent residents who are not citizens to serve on a jury. I don't think that's right.
Sincerely,
Etdinii I. ABr w i $.
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Maybe because it didn't include illegals too?
