REPORT: U.S. Mass Incarceration Incarcerates 5 Million People – 2 Million Disproportionately Black
By Olivia Biliunas WASHINGTON, DC – Mass incarceration continues to be more prevalent in the U.S. than…
COURT WATCH: Prior Juvenile Cases from Age 16 Cited in Denial of Release by Judge
By Audrey Sawyer MODESTO, CA – While a Tuesday bail review hearing in Stanislaus County Superior Court…
Community Conversation on Housing: Judy Ennis – Do We Have Enough Housing and Is It Affordable?
Editor’s Note: On Thursday, Interfaith Housing Justice of Davis presented “Davis Housing Solutions: A Community Conversation” –…
Chief Justice Speaks to Elite Group of Silicon Valley Attorneys and Judges at Secret Social Club Dinner
By Susan Bassi and Fred Johnson As Santa Clara University law school students looked forward to graduation,…
Senate Passes Bill to Boost Housing Production
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – On Monday, the California Senate passed SB 937, which would…
Court Rules against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in ‘Knock and Arrest’ Tactics
By Connie Martinez LOS ANGELES, CA – The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights has issued a statement…
Panelists Shine Light on How Criminal Justice System Fails Survivors of Trafficking
By Maeve Haggerty SACRAMENTO, CA – In a panel titled “Moving Past Politics and ‘Perfect’ Victims: How…
COURT WATCH: Accused Ordered to Wear SCRAM Device Despite Defense Concern About Negative Employment Implications
By Maeve O’Brien and Aria Jalan WOODLAND, CA- In an arraignment for two consecutive Driving Under the…
COURT WATCH: Judge Notes Prosecution Lack of Effort, but Denies Defense Motion, Sets 2-Year-Old Case for Trial
By Darlin Navarrete WOODLAND, CA- Judge M Wolk denied a defense speedy trial motion here in Yolo…
Guest Commentary: Amending Measure J Is the Only Path to Actually Addressing Our Housing Crisis
by Tim Keller It was encouraging to me to see a packed room at the interfaith housing…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 236: $7.5 Million Settlement in Antioch Positional Asphyxiation Death
Civil Rights Attorney John Burris announced a $7.5 million settlement against the Antioch, CA, Police in the…
Community Conversation on Housing: Dana Bailey – Social Services and Housing
Editor’s Note: On Thursday, Interfaith Housing Justice of Davis presented “Davis Housing Solutions: A Community Conversation” –…
Feds Indict Former San Diego Sheriff’s Deputy for Fatally Shooting Unarmed Man
By Jocelyn Lopez SAN DIEGO, CA – The U.S. Dept. of Justice (DOJ) announced Friday a two-count…
California Senate’s Killing of Bill Allowing for Regulated Access to Psychedelics Generates Response from San Francisco Senator and Alliance for Safer Use of Psychedelics
By Estrella Torres SACRAMENTO, CA – California Senate Bill 1012, created to facilitate regulated access to certain…
California Legislature Shoots Down Transparency Touted in Substance Abuse Brokerage Bill
By Vy Tran SACRAMENTO, CA — Senate Bill 913 was being held in the Senate Appropriations Committee…
COURT WATCH: Judge Continues Resentencing Hearing because Deputy District Attorney Had to Leave Early
By Bryan Miller WOODLAND, CA – Yolo County Superior Court Judge Sonia Cortés continued the resentencing hearing…
Community Conversation on Housing: Roberto Jimenez – Why We Should Care about Affordable Housing
Editor’s Note: On Thursday, Interfaith Housing Justice of Davis presented “Davis Housing Solutions: A Community Conversation” –…
Community Conversation on Housing: Rev. Connie Simon – A Short Timer’s View
Editor’s Note: On Thursday, Interfaith Housing Justice of Davis presented “Davis Housing Solutions: A Community Conversation” –…
Alameda DA Pamela Price Recall Vote Part of National Progressive Prosecution Controversy
By Kaylynn Chang ALAMEDA, CA – A recent Politico article revealed not only is Alameda County District…
Op-Ed Argues Texan’s Execution Based on Discredited Science, Highlights Failure of Texas ‘Junk Science’ Writ
By Perla Chavez AUSTIN, TX – In an opinion piece published Thursday in the Austin American-Statesman, the…
