The left is divided on what to make of Harris's history as a prosecutor.

The presidential candidate’s success and appeal have always been distinct from her documented achievements

Kamala Harris claims she’s a “progressive prosecutor,” which has shocked at least one advocate for restorative justice.

Law experts say the California Democrat isn't 'soft' or 'tough' on crime: ‘she's smart'

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As Kamala Harris positions for a likely presidential run that could be announced as early as this week, the senator and onetime San Francisco District Attorney and California Attorney General fielded an early hit on her criminal justice record Thursday in the form of a scathing opinion piece in The New York Times.