Guest Commentary: Incarceration Should Not Be a Death Sentence for Individuals Who Use Opioids
New litigation centered on increasing access to substance-use disorder treatment in jails and prisons is helping to…
AHF President’s Political Future Hangs in Balance After Electoral ‘Nightmare’
LOS ANGELES, CA – This election cycle, Californians delivered a devastating defeat to Michael Weinstein, President and…
Commentary: We Should Be Looking at Housing, Not Punishing the Homeless for Being Homeless
It is probably appropriate that as I head off for my brief annual vacation for Thanksgiving, I…
Letter, RE: Alameda County District Attorney Appointment
Dear Supervisors, This letter is sent on behalf of the undersigned organizations who work for safe and…
Missouri Judge Upholds Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Minors
JEFFERSON CITY, MO. — A Missouri judge ruled late last week the state’s ban on gender-affirming surgeries…
Attorney Faces New Charges over Alleged Deceptive Practices Aimed at Incarcerated
LOS ANGELES, CA – Aaron Spolin, a high-profile attorney known for representing incarcerated people seeking release under…
COURT WATCH: Armed Robbery Prelim Concerns over Circumstantial Evidence
VAN NUYS, CA – A preliminary hearing here this week in a Los Angeles Superior Court Van…
COURT WATCH: Judge Allows Late Prosecution Discovery
WOODLAND, CA – Yolo County Superior Court Judge Daniel M. Wolk, after spirited debate from the defense…
Yolo Judge Upholds Felony Conspiracy Charges on UC Davis Palestinian Protestors Despite Defense Arguing ‘Speculation’ and ‘Guesswork’
Woodland, CA – Judge Clara Levers on Monday upheld a grand jury indictment for three UC Davis…
Youth Offenders
When Scott Budnick tells you he’s bringing somebody special, he really means it. Be it Richard Cabral,…
DA Transition Could Jeopardize Menendez Brothers’ Resentencing
LOS ANGELES, CA – In a recent article titled “The Menendez Brothers and the End of the…
100-Day Campaign Urges DACA, Residents to Meet Trump’s Threats Now
LOS ANGELES, CA – During the following 100 days, the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, Los Angeles…
19,626 Hours of Empowering 1,448 Systems-Impacted Girls, Women, and Trans
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – ReImagine Freedom this past week celebrated its efforts towards achieving decarceration, economic justice,…
COURT WATCH: Judge Sets $140k Bail for Low-Income Accused
WOODLAND, CA – Deputy Public Defender Peter Borruso last Friday here in Yolo County Superior Court asked…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Davis Criminalized Homelessness Last Week – It’s a Sad Commentary
In fairness to the City Council, I’m sure they felt they had to do something about the…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 262: The Strike – Film Captures Horrors of Solitary Confinement
On October 10 and 11, San Quentin held its first ever Film Festival. 150 people from the…
Guest Commentary: Brandon Durham Is Dead – This Can’t Be What ‘HELP’ Looks Like in America
This story has gained national media attention. Brandon Durham was a young, Black real estate agent living…
Illinois Supreme Court Overturns Actor Jussie Smollett’s Conviction
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Supreme Court has reversed the 2021 conviction of actor Jussie Smollett, the…
COURT WATCH: Rejected from Group Living, Accused Remains in Jail
SAN JOSE, CA – During a mental health treatment hearing late last week at Santa Clara County…
COURT WATCH: Judge Denies Judicial Diversion for Non-English Speaking Accused
WOODLAND, CA – Judge Daniel M. Wolk last Friday at Yolo County Superior Court denied judicial diversion…
