Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 166: Why Innocent People Can’t Get Out of Prison
Northeastern University Professor Daniel Medwed’s book Barred comes out on September 20. The book focuses on the…
Letter: Former Mayor Supports Partida
By Robb Davis I am happy to strongly support Gloria Partida for reelection to the Davis City…
Advocates and Religious Groups Pressure CA Governor Newsom for Long Overdue Solitary Confinement Reform
By Daniella Espinoza SACRAMENTO, CA – A group of survivors of solitary confinement and faith leaders last…
‘No Room’ for Accused in State Hospital – Judge Postpones Hearing
By Daniella Dueñas WOODLAND, CA – In Yolo County Superior Court last week, the accused appeared on…
Ventura Man Takes Plea Deal for Beating Woman with Metal Pipe – Victim Complains about Short 16-Year Sentence
By Talia Kruger VENTURA, CA – Ernesto Estrada accepted a plea deal here in Ventura County Superior…
Judge Rules 2-Hour Interview Not Good Enough to Defer Drug Charges – Accused Must Now Attend Drug Program after Judge Balks
By Leila Katibah MODESTO, CA – Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Carrie M. Stephens ruled a man’s…
United Nations Unanimously Adopts Historic Resolution on Sexual Violence Bill of Rights
By Riya Shivanand New York City, NY—This month, the United Nations General Assembly unanimously passed a…
The Jackson Water Crisis: A Relic of Environmental Racism?
By Kiyana Patel Jackson, MS. —A weather-related calamity has shut off the water taps for many Jackson,…
Sunday Commentary: DeSantis Playing a Risky Political Card with the Transportation of Migrants
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Ron DeSantis this week stole from the Donald Trump play book…
City Shakeup in Parks – Machado Now to Oversee Parks and Community Services
Special to the Vanguard Davis, CA – Earlier this week, the city of Davis announced that City…
Looking Back: United States Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Part 1
By Jeffrey Deskovic “Looking back” will feature reprints of articles that Jeff previously wrote while a columnist…
Guest Commentary: In California, Mentally Ill Prisoners Deserve a Fair Parole Hearing
I have seen too many people denied parole because of complications with mental illness. By Marvin E….
STUDY: Court Electronic Monitoring Fees Vary Wildly Depending on the State
By Amy Berberyan NEW YORK, NY – In a report encompassing all 50 states of the United…
Judge Sets High Bail in Gun Possession Case Citing Danger to the Public
By Wayne Chan WOODLAND, CA— in Yolo County Superior Court this week, Deputy District Attorney Deanna Hays…
U.S. Department of Justice Asks Supreme Court Not to Take American Samoa Citizenship Case
By Ariel Peterson WASHINGTON, D.C.—Last month, United States Solicitor General Elizabeth B. Prelogar submitted a brief…
My View: Renewable Energy, Electric Cars and, Of Course, Drive Less
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – The record heat of last week was a…
SF Public Defenders and Community Hold Mock Trial to Indict the Court for Violating Speedy Trial Rights Amid Crippling Backlog
Public Defenders filed motions for release for a dozen clients languishing in jail & a batch of…
Criminal Justice Partners Engage in Voter Education & Outreach
Special to the Vanguard Woodland, CA – In partnership with the Yolo County Elections Office, the Yolo…
Guest Commentary: I’ve Changed Behind Bars, but I’m Not Promised a Second Chance
Restorative justice would help me give something back to help the people I’ve harmed, but the practice…
New Trial Requested after 20+ Years – Year-Long Investigation Reveals New Information
By Wayne Chan BALTIMORE, MD— Adnan Syed, convicted of murder in 1999, was sentenced to life plus…
