Guest Commentary: Open Letter to College and University Presidents on Student Protests
Academic freedom and free speech are essential. Universities must protect them. Dear College and University Presidents: We…
Bill Would Reduce Harmful Police Referrals in K-12 Schools
By Vanguard Staff Sacramento, CA – This week, AB 2441 was passed out of the Assembly Education…
Organizations Advocating for Survivors of Domestic Violence, Intimate Partner Violence Sign Letter Opposing California’s AB 2470
By Praniti Gulyani SACRAMENTO, CA – In a letter dated April 18 addressed to Assemblymember Kevin McCarty…
ACLU Pushes Back against Fresno Over Access to Police Dog Records, ‘Disproportionate’ Use against Communities of Color
By Kapish Kalita FRESNO, CA – The American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California is suing the…
Innocence Project Attorney: Holding Law Enforcement Accountable – Agencies Must Update Eyewitness Identification Practices to Prevent False Convictions
By Kaylynn C. and Shaolien C. LOS ANGELES, CA – In an opinion piece published by the…
Commentary: Measure J Says Conversion of Ag Land Is Not ‘Necessary’ – But That May Not Be True Any Longer
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – One of the biggest questions Davis will face…
Judge Delivers First Amendment Win for Local News and Social Media Journalism
By Susan Bassi and Fred Johnson A judge has thrown out a civil harassment lawsuit and…
Guest Commentary: The ACLU Is Challenging Anti-Trans Laws in Court, and by Building Community
Kansas has temporarily blocked trans people from accessing gender-affirming state IDs, and we’re fighting back. By DC…
Prosecutor Group Demands California Supreme Court Review State’s Death Penalty System, Charging It ‘Exhibits Troubling Signs of Racial Discrimination’
By Maeve Haggerty, Bryan Miller and Leela Bronner SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Prosecutors Alliance of California (PAC)…
ACLU Applauds Recent Biden War on Drugs Clemency Announcement – 11 Pardons, 5 Commutations
By Bergen Greenley WASHINGTON, DC – The ACLU applauded President Biden’s announcement this week that he intends…
New York City Council Member Observes ‘Peaceful’ Gaza Protests at Columbia, Despite Conflicting News Coverage
By Roxy Benson NEW YORK, NY – Yousef Salaam, a New York City Council Member of the…
AG Seeks Permanent Injunction and Declaratory Relief against Chino Valley Unified’s Forced Outing Policy
By Vanguard Staff Oakland, CA – On Tuesday, AG Rob Bonta filed a motion for final judgment…
Bill to Strengthen Housing Law Enforcement Advances
By Vanguard Staff Sacramento, CA – On Tuesday, the Senate Judiciary Committee passed SB 1037, authored by…
State Reaches Agreement with Malibu on Compliance with State’s Housing Element Law
Malibu to update housing plan by September 2024 for development of 79 additional housing units By Vanguard…
In Light of Arizona’s Abortion Ban, California Legislative Women’s Caucus Proposes Urgency Bill to Aid Abortion Services
By Perla Chavez SACRAMENTO, CA– Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday his collaboration with Chair of the California…
More FCI Dublin Advocates Urge Courts, Feds to Consider Incarcerated as Facility Closes
By Connie Martinez DUBLIN, CA – Community members have been rallying for the incarcerated here to be…
For the Sustenance of Love: An Open Letter to the Indian Dowry Tradition
by Praniti Gulyani Dear Indian Dowry Tradition, Over the course of my life, I’ve seen you emerge…
State Lawmakers Stand with 500+ Formerly Incarcerated People at State Capitol Event
By Darlin Navarrete and Jocelyn Lopez SACRAMENTO, CA – California State Assemblymember Lori Willson and other state…
COURT WATCH: Judge Sets $10,000 Cash Bail, Ignores Concerns about Accused Seeking Medical Care, Lack of Resources to Pay Bail
By Gabriela Rose BURLINGTON, VT – Chittenden County Superior Court Judge Kevin Griffin Wednesday denied Deputy Public…
Commentary: How Should the City Engage the Community on Housing?
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – Several years ago, pre-pandemic, DJUSD was facing mounting…
