The New York Times Editorial Board has criticized the Supreme Court for failing to adequately restrain President Trump’s overreach and preserve the balance of powers, citing numerous examples of lower courts blocking Trump’s power grabs and the Supreme Court allowing them to proceed.
The City of Davis has recirculated a portion of the Village Farms DEIR due to a report indicating that the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant is nearing maximum capacity and needs to be upgraded, and the process is legally compliant with CEQA and State Regulations.
The ACLU Foundation of Northern California and two partner law firms filed a lawsuit against major landlord Equity Residential and surveillance technology vendor SmartRent, alleging the companies violated tenants’ constitutional privacy rights by forcing the use of in-home “smart” surveillance systems.
The Anti Police-Terror Project has relaunched MH First, a community-driven crisis response program, and opened the First Responders: Survivors Line, a hotline for those harmed by law enforcement, to provide trauma-informed support and promote community-based safety.
The Vanguard is asking for donations to raise $2,000 this week to pay off bills from a recent legal battle.
Jonathan Jean-Baptiste writes in an opinion piece for USA Today that the Black community must stand in solidarity with immigrants as immigration enforcement intensifies, and that the struggles for social justice faced by Black Americans and immigrants are closely connected.
South Carolina’s execution of Stephen Bryant has reignited debate over the use of the firing squad, which is authorized in five U.S. states, and has been used historically as an instrument of fear and repression.
The Innocence Project released a new short film, “What I Didn’t Know,” which documents the emotional and practical challenges exonerees face as they rebuild their lives after decades of wrongful incarceration.
The Davis City Council is discussing potential amendments to Measure J/R/D, a voter-approved ordinance that requires citywide elections before agricultural or open space land can be converted to urban use, with the goal of exempting certain types of projects, such as affordable housing, and potentially reducing costs by placing the measure on the November 2026 general election ballot.
Pamela Price, former Alameda County District Attorney, is preparing for a return to the ballot in 2026 after being removed from office in a 2024 recall that she claims was fueled by misinformation and outsized spending by wealthy interests.
The rumored Trump crime bill, which could include tougher sentencing laws, restrictions on cashless bail, and increased funding for law enforcement, is a dangerous power grab that threatens to undo decades of progress on criminal justice reform.
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a challenge to President Trump’s birthright citizenship ban, which has been repeatedly blocked by lower courts as unconstitutional, according to the ACLU.
George Soros-backed PAC spent $384,000 in the 2022 Cumberland County district attorney race, influencing the outcome and raising questions about the role of outside spending in shaping the criminal justice system.
A federal judge has issued an injunction blocking the Trump administration from arresting immigrants in Washington, D.C. without a warrant or probable cause, following a lawsuit filed by the ACLU and CASA.
The Sentencing Project’s new fact sheet highlights a dramatic increase in the number of women incarcerated in the US, with the female population behind bars now more than seven times higher than in 1980, and over 1 million women currently under the supervision of the criminal justice system.
The California Forever proposal has sparked a debate between UC Davis law professor Chris Elmendorf and Solano County resident Jim DeKloe over the balance between statewide housing goals and local governance, with Elmendorf advocating for state intervention and DeKloe emphasizing the importance of local autonomy and community trust.
Pamela Price has launched her 2026 campaign for Alameda County District Attorney, focusing on restoring public trust, addressing gun violence, pursuing corporate accountability, and ensuring equal treatment under the law, while criticizing her successor and the current administration for their lack of accountability.
The ACLU of Southern California has released a report criticizing Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman’s first year in office, citing his reinstatement of the death penalty, support for punitive practices, and opposition to racial justice protections and diversion programs.
Zoe Rosenberg was sentenced to 90 days in custody for rescuing four chickens from a Perdue slaughterhouse, a case that has drawn national attention from animal protection groups and concerns from her supporters about her medical safety in jail.
The Adachi Project is a cinematic project created by the San Francisco Public Defender’s Office and production companies EVEN/ODD and Compound to bring forward stories of former clients of the Public Defender’s Office, highlighting the impact of the justice system on their lives.