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A Santa Clara County judge orders DA Jeff Rosens office to hand over records, as defense lawyers seek to disqualify him from retrying five pro-Palestinian activists on felony vandalism charges. The case stems from a 2024 protest at Stanford University, where demonstrators caused $300,000 in damage. Defense attorneys argue Rosen has a conflict of interest, as he spotlighted the prosecution on his campaign site. The judge agrees, allowing subpoenas for records from outside the office. The DAs office insists its work is separate from campaign activities, but the ruling balances this by protecting donor privacy. A hearing on April 20th will review the records, with a decision on recusal due by April 27th. This development highlights the tensions from last years campus protests, where the Stanford retrial serves as a key test of how politics intersects with justice in divided times.

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