California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a bill banning masked law enforcement, in contrast to the federal government’s use of masked agents to disperse protests in Chicago, highlighting the need for transparency and accountability in policing.
The Everyday Injustice podcast discusses the detrimental effects of court fines and fees, which create a “hidden tax” on low-income communities and destabilize government budgets, with experts from the Fines and Fees Justice Center calling for sustainable, equitable funding to replace the current system.
The United Nations General Assembly is meeting to discuss the creation of a Palestinian State, but journalist Malik Washington predicts that Israel will annex large portions of the West Bank in order to prevent its formation, and urges the UN to act to protect both Palestinian civilians and Jewish hostages.
The House of Representatives has passed multiple bills that threaten youth justice reforms in Washington, D.C., which could lead to increased racial disparities and make the community less safe.
Women Prison News is urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to grant Marisela Andrade de Zarate a pardon, recognizing her resilience in rebuilding her life after surviving domestic violence and human trafficking, and to protect her from deportation.
A man is facing domestic violence charges in Yolo County Superior Court for allegedly threatening his partner with a shotgun, breaking a taillight on his truck to prevent her from leaving with their children, and endangering the health of two children who witnessed the argument.
Charlie Kirk was murdered, Jimmy Kimmel was pulled off the air, ICE Agents in masks grabbed children off the street, President Trump publicly demanded his AG prosecute political foes, and anti-trans activist Beth Bourne stripped down to her bathing suit at a school board meeting, all in the midst of a potential existential crisis in the country.
The Searchlight Institute’s report reveals that Americans are united in their concern over unaffordable housing costs, but divided on how to solve the crisis, with Democrats leaning towards regulation and Republicans favoring deregulation and incentives.
Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 627, the “No Secret Police Act”, making California the first state in the nation to prohibit law enforcement officers from concealing their identities with ski masks or other face coverings while carrying out official duties.
A 19-year-old student and social media activist has filed a federal lawsuit against The Ohio State University, alleging that he was expelled for exercising his First Amendment rights after posting controversial videos on Palestinian rights and the Israel-Palestine conflict.
UC Davis law professors Vikram David Amar and Alan E. Brownstein published an analysis of the Supreme Court’s decision in Noem v. Vasquez Perdomo, which allowed ICE to use race and other demographic factors in selecting individuals for immigration investigation, and criticized Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s opinion for relying on the controversial Los Angeles v. Lyons decision and for equating race with other demographic factors.
Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed 15 new Superior Court judges across California, reflecting his administration’s commitment to ensuring the state’s judiciary is highly qualified and representative of the people it serves.
The Trump administration has been using its power to intimidate critics, punish dissent, and redefine the boundaries of speech, culminating in the president’s declaration that he will label antifa as a terrorist organization, which is a move straight out of the authoritarian playbook.
Donald Trump attacked California Governor Gavin Newsom without evidence, alleging the state is in the “final stages of approval to build Low Income Housing in Pacific Palisades”, while fact-checks and state records show no evidence of any state plan to approve such housing.
The Divest Musk Yolo campaign has gained support from local organizations and has collected over 1,500 signatures, calling on Yolo County and its cities to cut financial ties with Elon Musk-owned companies due to their pattern of labor abuses, environmental damage, and disregard for democratic norms.
A San Francisco judge ruled that the teen accused of shooting and attempting to rob 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall will remain in juvenile court, rejecting the District Attorney’s effort to transfer the case to adult court.
Former Antioch police officer Devon Wenger was convicted of conspiracy against rights for using excessive force and concealing misconduct, marking a step towards accountability in the investigation into the Antioch Police Department.
The California Vs. Hate hotline received 1,200 reports of hate in 2024, with 44% of reports mentioning racial or ethnic bias and 23% citing gender identity, sex, or sexual orientation.
The Southern Poverty Law Center is calling for a full investigation into two recent deaths in Mississippi, one ruled a suicide and the other undetermined, citing the need for transparency and accountability in light of the state’s racial history.
The Davis Joint Unified School Board was forced to recess its meeting twice after anti-trans activist Beth Bourne began disrobing during public comment, prompting the police to be called and the meeting to be paused.