Monday Morning Thoughts: First Key Issue About to Drop – Measure J Exemption
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor It may be one of the most important issues facing the…
Judge Strips K-9 Officer of Qualified Immunity in Letting Dog Tear Off a Woman’s Scalp
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Last week, a federal judge ruled that a Brentwood Police K-9…
California Supreme Court Restricts Conditions on Reasons for Detainment by Police
By Crescenzo Vellucci The Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief LOS ANGELES, CA – The California Supreme Court’s ruling…
Guest Commentary: Statement of Twenty-Nine Members of the USC Gould School of Law Faculty on Free Speech
Twenty-nine USC Gould School of Law faculty signed onto an open letter to President Carol Folt and…
Guest Commentary: States’ Dangerous Attempts at Immigration Enforcement Threaten Our Communities
The United States needs a unified, modern, and compassionate approach to immigration—not more incarceration and violence. by…
COURT WATCH: Judge Concerned with Prosecution Plan in Gang-Related Case Demurrer – One DPD Calls Plan ‘Thought Police’
By Helen Shamamyan MODESTO, CA – Judge Dawna F. Reeves expressed concern with the prosecution’s intent here…
COURT WATCH: Judge Rejects Paperwork, Denies Accused Mental Health Diversion
By Olivia Biliunas and Rajesvi Deora WOODLAND, CA – An accused was denied Mental Health Diversion at…
Sunday Commentary: Governor Newsom Escalates Emerging War on Drugs – But Will It Work? History Says No
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Lost in the news crush of the militarized police response to…
Letter: ACLU and FAC Call Out Cal Poly Humboldt for ‘Hard Closure’ of Campus
Dear President Jackson: We write on behalf of the American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California and…
Union Takes Strike Authorization Vote after Members Attacked at UCLA Gaza Encampment
By Lily Rusk and Emeline Crowder LOS ANGELES, CA – A union whose members were among those…
Philly Inquirer Columnist Writes about Student Gaza Protestors Facing Riot Law Enforcement for So-Called ‘Safety’ Reasons
By Connie Martinez PHILADELPHIA, PA – U.S. universities from coast to coast have encountered riot law enforcement…
Elimination of Cash Bail in Illinois Sparks Changes and Challenges in State’s Criminal Justice System
By Kaylynn Chang CHICAGO, IL — A recent news article in the Chicago Tribune reveals the aftermath…
Council to Decide Whether to Extend Chiles Ranch Development Agreement
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – On April 24, The Planning Commission voted 5-1…
Governor Appoints Several Judges with Local Ties
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Governor Gavin Newsom announced the appointment of a number of judges…
Letter: Coalition Supports Davis’ Proposed Face Surveillance Prohibition Ordinance
Dear Chair Horton and Members of the PAC: We are a coalition of civil rights organizations writing…
California Budget Deficit Forces Difficult Cuts – Lawmakers, CURB Claim Prison Should Be Easy Choice
By Shriya Kali Chittapuram SACRAMENTO, CA – In a recent opinion article in the LA Times, California…
‘Animal Rescuer’ Sees 1 Felony Charge Dropped in Perdue Poultry Case – Still Faces Other Charges
By The Vanguard Staff SANTA ROSA, CA – A UC Berkeley student saw at least one of…
ACLU ‘Relieved’ Arizona Lawmakers Finally Repealed ‘Inhumane Abortion Ban’
By Bryan Miller PHOENIX, AZ – The Arizona State legislature this week passed a full repeal of…
Commentary: Report Finds Crime Is Falling in Oakland – Maybe the Problem Wasn’t Criminal Justice Reform?
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Oakland, CA – The debate is far from over but those…
UCLA Professor Arrested at Pro-Palestinian Encampment Supports Students, Condemns UCLA and Police Reactions
By Sarah Chayet LOS ANGELES, CA – The Los Angeles Times reported Thursday that, before dawn, more…
