Georgia Governor Approves Measure to Regulate Prosecutors; Group Calls It Threat to Prosecutorial Independence
By Perla Chavez ATLANTA, GA – Miriam Krinsky, executive director of Fair and Just Prosecution, this week…
Six-Month Update of Illinois Bail Reform, the Pretrial Fairness Act
By Jonathan Nunez CHICAGO, IL – This Monday, March 18, will mark the six-month period of a…
Measure N Maintains Its Lead, Appears Headed for Victory; MacDonald Resigns
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Woodland, CA – Yolo County released its latest results and Measure…
Guest Commentary: Bourne Responds to Charge Group Is Anti-Gay
By Beth Bourne Introduction On 12-28-2023 the Davis Enterprise published a commentary entitled “The anti-gay agenda…
Federal Judge Orders Appointment of Special Master to Oversee FCI Dublin in Wake of Sexual Assaults
Special to the Vanguard Oakland, CA – In a critical decision that condemns Federal Corrections Institute (FCI)…
Commentary: In America and Beyond – An International Student’s Experience with Gun Violence
By Praniti Gulyani I was 9 years old when I came across the mention of a child’s…
Wells Fargo Accused of Alleged Lending Discrimination; Requests More Time to Respond to Expert Opinions
By Estrella Torres SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Wells Fargo Bank is currently the subject of a nationwide…
Death Penalty Group Notes Tennessee Man on Death Row Wrongly Accused of Murder, Blames Errors at Trial
By Olivia Biliunas MEMPHIS, TN – A Tennessee man, Jessie Dotson, has been sentenced to death for…
Commentary: Parking Discussion Illustrates Challenges for the City As General Plan Moves Forward
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – The other day on NextDoor there was a…
Does the Price Recall Lack Sufficient Valid Signatures?
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Oakland, CA – In a letter dated March 14 from Alameda…
Guest Commentary: : What the 303 Creative Decision Means and Doesn’t Mean for Anti-Discrimination and Public Accommodation Laws
Businesses offering expressive services do not have a First Amendment right to refuse to serve customers based…
Student Opinion: Fishy Feelings – What Fish Can Teach Us about Being Aware
LOS ANGELES – You know who you are. Despite all the uncertainties that this world may throw…
Sexual Abuse Response and Prevention Working Group Addresses Reforms Necessary for California Women’s Prisons
By Helen Shamamyan SACRAMENTO, CA – With the release of their latest report, the Sexual Abuse Response…
ACLU Sues State of Georgia for Banning Media Witnesses at Executions
By Olivia Biliunas and Maeve O’Brien ATLANTA, GA – The State of Georgia is being sued by…
COURT WATCH: Judge Decides to Modestly Trim Sentence in Attempt to Strike Balance between Law and Justice
OAKLAND, CA — A man convicted of a voluntary felony murder charge was summoned here this week…
COURT WATCH: Vandalism Felony Reduced to Misdemeanor after Counsel Work It Out
By Audrey Sawyer MODESTO, CA – A man pleaded no contest Wednesday in Stanislaus County Superior Court…
Commentary: A Repudiation of Anti-Trans Activism?
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – On Friday, another round of results will drop…
Guest Commentary: Davis Council Fails to Support State Climate Policy
A secret plan to use 2021 Davis letter to support I-80? By Alan Hirsch On Tuesday March…
Yolo DA Launches ‘FastPass’ to Prosecution Program Combating Retail Theft – Although Industry Retracts Claims, and Defense Attorney Calls It Publicity Stunt
By Robert J. Hansen WOODLAND, CA — Last December. the National Retail Federation (NRF) lobbying group retracted…
California AG Files Amicus in Support of Ruling Blocking Idaho’s Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth
Special to the Vanguard Oakland, CA – The chess match on Gender-Affirming Care bans continues, with 21…
