REPORT: Mississippi Public Defender Structure Underfunded, Causes Those Who Can’t Afford Attorney to Languish in Jail
By Claire Hsu JACKSON, MS – Mississippi’s public defender system has big problems, leading to many being…
Man Gets Last Laugh and $50,000 after Arrest for ‘Improper Use of Hand Signal’ When He Gestured with ‘Middle Finger’ at Troopers
By The Vanguard DOVER, DE – A man here who warned drivers about a Delaware State Police…
COURT WATCH: New Prosecutor on Case Insists on Pretrial Jail; Judge Disagrees
By Adam Solorzano WOODLAND, CA – Deputy Public Defender Stephan Betz, filed a SOR (Supervised Own Recognizance)…
Sunday Commentary: The Mystery in Solano Was Actually Just about Housing
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Solano County – When a group of investors purchased a large…
Davis Phoenix Coalition Condemns Anti-LGBTQ+ Threats in Davis
Special to the Vanguard The Davis Phoenix Coalition was founded 10 years ago after a brutal anti-gay…
LOOKING BACK: Selwyn Days Round 3 – Week 2
By Jeffrey Deskovic “Looking back” will feature reprints of articles that Jeff previously wrote while a columnist…
VANGUARD INCARCERATED PRESS: Asian Shame – An American Stain
by Franklin Lee The metal crossbar slid open with a loud “clank,” signaling each of us “fresh…
Record 18 Deaths in Alaska State Prisons Leads to Lawsuits for Men Awaiting Misdemeanor Trials – ACLU Requests ‘Independent Review’
By Crescenzo Vellucci The Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief JUNEAU, AK – The state of Alaska was sued…
Tennessee Court of Appeals Permits Pervis Payne’s Eligibility for Parole in Four Years
By Rena Abdusalam MEMPHIS, TN – The Tennessee Criminal Court of Appeals this week accepted a lower…
Federal Court Grants Temporary Restraining Order Blocking Texas Drag Ban – For Now
By Cindy Chen HOUSTON, TX – U.S. District Judge David Hittner this week issued a temporary restraining…
My View: A Line Was Crossed
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – I’m a free speech guy and I firmly…
Housing Bills Advance As Legislative Calendar Winds Down
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – The Governor signed one key piece of housing…
Illinois Cop Board Reverses Decision to Hire Officer with History of Theft – Board Attorney Disagrees, Says Applicant ‘Shouldn’t Be Police Officer’
By Crescenzo Vellucci The Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief CHICAGO, IL – An Illinois cop is getting another…
Sister of Shasta County Jail Inmate Who Died in 2018 Awarded $12.75 Million Settlement
By Robert J. Hansen A $12.75 million settlement for the sister of a man who died in…
Guest Commentary: The San Francisco Public Defender’s Office – A Powerhouse for Fearless Advocacy and Equal Rights in the Justice System
by Rodney Wrice In a city known for its picturesque landscapes and technological innovations, there exists a…
VANGUARD INCARCERATED PRESS: The SNY Experiment
By Franklin Lee Protective custody for high profile cases, sex offenders, and informants used to mean a…
New York City Faces Losing Control of Rikers Island as Jail Fails to Meet Improvement Benchmarks Agreed to in Consent Decree
By Julie McCaffrey NEW YORK CITY, NY – Rikers Island faced judicial scrutiny earlier this year when…
Alameda Coalition Asserts Limiting Youth Transfers to Adult Legal System Prioritizes Youth Rehabilitation Instead of Degradation
By Cheyenne Galloway ALAMEDA, CA – The Alameda County District Attorney has prioritized youth rehabilitation by pledging…
Commentary: Davis Should Be Eyeing Developments in Other Communities
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – As I write this piece, the city of…
Guest Commentary: City Exempt from CEQA for Arroyo Park Sky Track Location B
By Janet and Joe Krovoza On Tuesday, August 27, 2023, Yolo County Superior Court judge Timothy Fall…
