Commentary: In Pursuit of Justice
By Dr. Joan Parkin This summer saw the death of Chicago resident Anthony Porter at the age…
Guest Commentary: Stop-and-Fingerprint Can’t Become the Next Stop-and-Frisk
The Michigan Supreme Court hears arguments in an ACLU appeal challenging unconstitutional fingerprinting by police on the…
SF Chronicle Editorial Condemns ‘Regal Callousness’ of SF Homelessness Debates
By Anna Kristina Moseijord SAN FRANCISCO, CA —There is a rising tide of anti-homeless sentiment among San…
Oral Arguments about Inmate’s Religious Rights Heard in Supreme Court after Lengthy Appeals Fail at State Level
By Amy Fullerton WASHINGTON D.C. – Religious freedoms, which are protected by the First Amendment, have recently…
NAACP Leaders Vow to Observe the Proceedings of the Ahmaud Arbery Case after Apparent Discrimination in Jury Selection
By Julia Urquizo GLYNN COUNTY, GA – NAACP CEO and President Derrick Johnson and NAACP Georgia State…
Man Enters Plea of Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity – Domestic Violence on Partner
By Mary Magana-Ayala SACRAMENTO, CA–– Glenn Suntup, charged with felony domestic violence, pleaded not guilty by reason…
Expert Testimony, ‘Lack of Candor’ and Delays in Ongoing DUI Murder Trial
By Jake Romero DUBLIN, CA — Witness testimony continued Friday in the homicide DUI trial of Tyler…
Court Dismisses Felony Arson Charge after Public Defender Questions Ownership of Plants
By Gabriel Eskandari WOODLAND, CA – During a preliminary hearing in Yolo County Superior Court this week…
Two of Three People Plead No Contest to Charges of Bringing Contraband into Merced Jail; Missing Evidence in 3rd Case
By Gwynneth Redemann MERCED, CA – Anthony Aguilar and Dolores Bartley, charged with bringing contraband into the…
1200-Unit Project Proposed for Shriners Property
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – With the housing crisis facing Davis like much…
Sacramento NAACP Calls for Resignations and Investigation after Vice-Principal Subjected to Racial Hatred by Students
By Robert J. Hansen Sacramento CA – The Sacramento NAACP and other supporters of Dr. Elysse Versher,…
Commentary: Legal Professors’ Lawsuit Spotlights Resistance to Prosecutor Accountability
By Rory Fleming A fight over law professors’ free speech rights shows just how far state bars…
A Growing Trend of Educational Gag Orders Threaten the Free Speech of Students and Educators
By Amy Fullerton and Catherine Hamilton NEW YORK CITY, NY –Educational gag orders, or deliberate attempts through…
Recall of SF District Attorney Chesa Boudin Qualifies, Recall Election Set for June 2022
By Paige Laver SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The San Francisco Department of Elections officials reported this week…
Judge Uses Discretion to Cut Deals, from Infractions to Felonies
By Noe Herrera SANTA BARBARA, CA – Santa Barbara County Superior Court Judge Raimundo Montes de Oca…
Man Started with Suspected Seat Belt Violation – After Alleged High Speed Chase, He Faces Felony Trial
By Samuel Van Blaricom SACRAMENTO, CA – Judge Matthew Gary decided after a preliminary hearing this week…
Visiting Judge Has Additional Duties Before Monday Trial – Squeezing in Motion to Appeal Preliminary Hearing Murder Charge Decision
By Gabriel Eskandari WOODLAND, CA – During a trial readiness conference in Yolo County Superior Court this…
Build Back Better Initiative Debated in Sacramento
By Nicole Knauer The Build Back Better reconciliation bill has been announced by President Joe Biden, intending…
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Commentary: How To Turn the Tide on Climate Change?
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor The data is not surprising. A Washington Post-ABC News poll that…
