Rantz: New WA Supreme Court rule endangers our lives in the name of equity

The Washington State Supreme Court is set to make a sweeping change to how it handles juvenile criminal records. Their move endangers the lives of every Washingtonian, gives a pass to dangerous juvenile criminals, and it stifles a free press, all in the name of equity.

On Tuesday, May 3, without any meaningful debate or discussion, the Supreme Court will stop using the full names of juvenile criminals and suspects, instead relying on initials and date of birth. The implications of this change are sweeping.

This means, in part, that juvenile records will not be properly filed with law enforcement, summons will not be delivered to juveniles, the state

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