ACLU of Louisiana Delivers Justice for Victims of Racist Policing
By Riley Lehren-Chavez NEW ORLEANS, LA – The ACLU of Louisiana’s Justice Lab has “secured $500,000 for…
REPORT: National Imprisonment Rate Decreases, but Racial Disparities Still Remain
By Julie McCaffrey and Kayla Meraz WASHINGTON, DC — The national incarceration rate has dropped by 25…
COURT WATCH: Misidentified Accused Loses Job after System Failure Drags Him to Court
By Vy Tran and Sebastian Ramirez LOS ANGELES, CA – The Los Angeles County Superior Court apparently…
COURT WATCH: Accused Misses Sobriety Tests Right Before Completing Program, Begs Court, ‘I’m Human’
OAKLAND, CA – A man maintained he was “human” and culpable of forgetting things in Alameda County…
Sunday Commentary: Davis Has a Housing Problem – And It’s Not Just Spelled with a ‘J’
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – I’m tired of people saying things like Davis…
Clients and Nonprofit Donors Sue Attorneys for False Advertising and Deceptive Business Practices
Editor’s Note: This article is part of the Tainted Trials, Tarnished Headlines, Stolen Justice Series appearing exclusively…
Guest Commentary: U.S. Touts Itself as a Global Leader in Human Rights – A New U.N. Report Says Otherwise
By Jamil Dakwar and Marwa Elessawy Earlier this month, the United Nations Human Rights Committee delivered a…
Looking Back: A Man Wrongfully Incarcerated Becomes a Prison Reformer
By Jeffrey Deskovic “Looking back” will feature reprints of articles that Jeff previously wrote while a columnist…
VANGUARD INCARCERATED PRESS: White Fist
By Glen Cornwell Must’ve lost a step in 65 years, feeling hella happy still I’m dropping tears….
Restorative Justice Project Becomes Part of Equal Justice USA
By Rena Abdusalam BROOKLYN, NY – Equal Justice USA (EJUSA), a national organization that works to improve…
NEWS REPORT: The Before, During and After of Mass Shootings Involving AR-15s
By Julie McCaffrey WASHINGTON, DC – A rare and graphic news report detailing accounts of mass shootings…
Brooklyn Mother Sues Administration for Children’s Services’ Over-Traumatizing, Unconstitutional Searches – Leads to Legislation
By Kayla Meraz BROOKLYN, NY — A lawsuit was filed by a mother and her son—represented by…
My View: No Housing at Trackside? At Least for Right Now
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – Why does a place like Davis have a…
Bourne Reacts to Dropping Restraining Order against Her by DJUSD
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – On Friday, the Vanguard reported that DJUSD was…
Guest Commentary: Unmasking Injustice – A Personal Odyssey through Colorado’s Corrupt Family Court
By Judi-Beth Atwood Colorado Corruption—California, brace yourself for a chilling exposé unveiling the dark underbelly of the…
Open Letter to Mike Thompson, As Growing Yolo Numbers Demand Advocacy for an Immediate Cease-fire
by Nora Oldwin & Dean Johansson On Tuesday, dozens of us gathered to demand that our Representative,…
SCOTUS Agrees to Hear California-Related Cases, Including ‘Gang Enhancements’ and State’s ‘Racial Justice Act’
By The Vanguard Staff WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Supreme Court dealt with a myriad of cases,…
Legal Services for Prisoners with Children Denounces California Proposed Wage Increases for Incarcerated Workers
By Annie Rudolph, Melinda Kukaj and Charlie Simmons OAKLAND, CA – Legal Services for Prisoners with Children…
Supreme Court’s Refusal to Hear Prolonged Solitary Confinement Case Criticized
By Kapish Kalita WASHINGTON, DC – “The U.S. Supreme Court’s three liberal justices on Monday sharply objected…
DJUSD Drops Request for Restraining Order against Bourne
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – The Vanguard learned on Thursday that DJUSD filed…
