Cannizzaro and a number of his prosecutors are facing a federal suit for allegedly violating people's civil rights through their use of fake subpoenas and material witness warrants.
Opposition to capital punishment gains momentum on the right.
Judge denies much of Cannizzaro's motion to dismiss the suit, which alleges systematic civil rights violations.
CIty denied a public records request from the defense attorney last summer, claiming it would reveal sensitive information related to terrorism prevention. But civil rights groups representing her say the cameras are, in fact, normally used for routine law enforcement and criminal prosecution.
Hearing is a "comprehensive assessment" of department's progress. The city was originally asked to broadcast it on public access but declined in a December letter to the court.
Lower courts had ordered the agency to produce fake subpoenas from a 16-month window. With the high court's denial, those decisions stand.
Software package can track movement and identify objects and people. The suite also includes "predictive policing" software, but officials say the city isn't using it.
Once the state leader in the use habitual offender sentencing enhancements, Cannizzaro’s office now lags nearby jurisdictions. The change appears related to 2017 criminal justice reform legislation.
Cantrell budget proposal says the additional funds will be spent on pretrial diversion, but DA Cannizzaro says the money will be spent on prosecutor salaries.
