The American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California is suing Los Angeles County, following the Board of Supervisors' decision to put a cross back on the county seal. The ACLU claims the decision is unconstitutional.

The County of Los Angeles Probation Department reported to the Board of Supervisors on the latest statistics and issues relating to Assembly Bill 109 and prison realignment. Mental health and "split-sentencing" were the most important issues.

The County of Los Angeles Probation Department will report to the Board of Supervisors on further implementation of Assembly Bill 109 and the effects of prison realignment on the county.

AB 109 requires that non-violent, non-sexual offenders be housed in county jails instead of state prisons. At Tuesday's meeting, county CEO reported to the board on the possibility of contracting with public and private facilities to house offenders.