Gov . Jerry Brown will seek a stay of what he calls `` unprecedented '' court order . A federal court orders prison population to fall to 137.5 % of capacity . The state has appealed the ruling and is expected to appeal again in June, but it's unclear if that would be enough for Gov. Brown or his attorney general to get an emergency injunction against the ruling. Federal court ruling threatens California with contempt but defers action .
Gov . Jerry Brown will seek a stay of what he calls `` unprecedented '' court order . A federal court orders prison population to fall to 137.5 % of capacity . Original lawsuits were filed when overcrowding was at 202 % of capacity . Federal court ruling threatens California with contempt but defers action .