OAKLAND, CA — Pamela Price, the lead plaintiff in the landmark 1977 Alexander (Price) v. Yale case—the first to establish sexual harassment as sex discrimination under Title IX— has a powerful endorsement from pioneering legal scholar Catharine A. MacKinnon, whose legal theory made the case possible.

“Pamela stands out. She has shone and persevered. Her insight and courage are what is needed to give Alameda County the responsive and reformed criminal justice system its people want and deserve.” 

MacKinnon emphasized Price’s lifelong commitment to justice:

“I have seen and experienced Pamela’s courage and tenacity since 1977 when we stood up against rape and sexual harassment at Yale,” stated MacKinnon. “Pamela is a fighter committed to making sure fairness and accountability are balanced in the journey toward justice.” 

“If Pamela Price is involved, you can trust that fairness and accountability will be the foundation of the work.” 

From Title IX to Today: A Legacy of Accountability

The Alexander v. Yale case transformed educational institutions nationwide, requiring grievance procedures for sexual harassment and establishing protections that continue to impact millions.

Price’s role in that historic case places her squarely within the legacy of Women’s History Month, as an early architect of legal accountability for gender-based harm—decades before such protections became widely enforced.

UC Berkeley Law Report Affirms Price Reform Agenda

New research from UC Berkeley Law’s Criminal Law & Justice Center validates the effectiveness of policies implemented during Price’s tenure—particularly her expansion of the Resentencing Unit and her office’s review of past prosecutorial misconduct in “Measuring the Impact of Prosecutor-Initiated Resentencing in Alameda County.

Key findings include:

• 165 individuals resentenced between 2020–2025, including 93 under Price’s administration 
• 2,792 years of incarceration reduced, focusing on individuals with extremely low risk of reoffending 
• $42.6 million to $287.4 million in annual cost savings to the State of California 
• Evidence-based selection prioritizing those who had served decades and demonstrated rehabilitation

The report also highlights that Price formalized and expanded the resentencing program through a dedicated unit, demonstrating that smart, evidence-based justice reform can enhance public safety while reducing unnecessary incarceration 

In parallel, Price initiated a court-mandated investigation into decades of prosecutorial misconduct, including discriminatory jury selection practices in death penalty cases—leading to resentencing recommendations for individuals whose constitutional rights had been violated.

The UC Berkeley Law report stated that Ms. Price’s resentencing program was quickly eradicated by her successor and opponent in the DA race, Ursula Jones Dickson, yet it should be re-established.  

The report and related findings underscore a central theme of Price’s tenure:
accountability must apply to the system itself—not just the accused.

Leadership on the Debate Stage: CSUEB / Project Rebound

Price recently brought her leadership to the forefront at the CSUEB Alameda County District Attorney Debate, presented by Project Rebound with a live streamed broadcast by DIYA TV (March 18, 2026).  Link to Debate “Punishment vs Rehabilitation.” and moderated by Alex Hall, KQED and Ravi Kapur, DIYA TV with host, Forrest Jones of Project Rebound. 

Facing attorney Gopal Krishan, Price emphasized:

• Equal accountability—including for law enforcement
• Data-driven prosecution
• Rehabilitation and reentry
• Restoring community trust
• Demonstrated that the false narrative in media reports that Price was “soft on crime” was not true (Background Reference: Pamela Price Defies Recall Lies)
• Called Out Current Appointed DA Ursula Jones Dickson was not holding law enforcement accountable by  Dickson’s pattern of dismissing cases that would hold them accountable

The debate highlighted a clear contrast in approaches to justice—reinforcing Price’s unique position as both a reformer and seasoned civil rights attorney.

National Recognition: ABA Women’s History Month Spotlight

Price is also featured during Women’s History Month at the American Bar Association Criminal Justice Section Spring Meeting — “Preserving Progress in a Shifting Landscape.”

Her plenary session, “Women in the Wake of Epstein and Diddy,” places her at the center of national conversations on:

• Abuse of power
• Gender justice
• Accountability in high-profile cases

The Irony: Black History Month Controversy Leading into Women’s History Month

As Price is recognized for her historic contributions to women’s rights and justice reform, a recent controversy involving Congressman Eric Swalwell, a leading candidate for Governor, has intensified scrutiny.

In February—Black History Month—just weeks before Women’s History Month, Swalwell reposted a video that critics described as racist and dehumanizing toward Price.

The juxtaposition is striking:

• A Black woman who helped shape Title IX protections for women nationwide
• Being targeted in a manner widely criticized as dehumanizing
• Amplified by a White male candidate seeking the California’s highest office

For supporters, the moment underscores a broader issue of political accountability and the standards of leadership expected in California.

A Defining Moment for Alameda County

As Alameda County faces competing visions of justice, Pamela Price’s candidacy reflects a rare convergence of:

• Historic civil rights leadership
• Proven reform outcomes validated by independent research
• National recognition in legal and policy circles
• A commitment to accountability at every level

Backed by one of the foremost legal minds in modern history, affirmed by data, and tested on the public stage, Price’s message remains clear:

Justice must be fair, accountable, and rooted in the people as she proclaimed in the debate, “Justice is in my DNA.”

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About Committee to Re-Elect Pamela Price 2026
The Committee to Re-Elect Pamela Price 2026 (REEP) is a grassroots, corporate free campaign dedicated to the re-election of Hon. District Attorney Pamela Price. REEP is committed to preserving and advancing the achievements that promote justice, equity, and progress within our criminal justice system and protecting our democracy. We work to support leaders and policies that reflect the will and best interests of the communities they serve.

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