Looking Back: The Practice of Using Technicalities to Fight Against Innocence Claims Must Cease
By Jeffrey Deskovic “Looking back” will feature reprints of articles that Jeff previously wrote while a columnist...... Read more.
Groups Call on AG to Investigate Excessive Force by Riverside Sheriff’s Department
By the Vanguard Staff Riverside, CA – Groups believe, “It’s time for the attorney general of California...... Read more.
Progressive Orange County District Attorney Candidate Highlights Increase in Hate Crimes Under Current DA, Citing ‘Scandal’ Riddled Record of ‘Trump Republican’
By The Vanguard Staff ORANGE COUNTY, CA – A progressive candidate for Orange County District Attorney received...... Read more.
Justice Leaders Urge Supreme Court Not to Criminalize Lifesaving Overdose Prevention Sites
By The Vanguard Staff Washington, CA – Overdose prevention sites, also called “supervised consumption” or “safe injection”...... Read more.
Guest Commentary: Unforgiving Towing Fines Deepen Inequality
By Madeleine Gilson I got the call from my client, Brianna, a few days before Christmas in...... Read more.
Commentary: Maricopa DA Refuses Calls to Resign Despite Being in Substance Abuse Treatment
By Rory Fleming Who is more audacious than a prosecutor who jails people for substance use while...... Read more.
Guest Commentary: Why Aren’t More Rehabilitated, Aging Prisoners Being Released?
By Robert E. Ehrenberg On Aug. 23, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo granted me executive clemency. I have...... Read more.
DA Digest: New Support in Santa Clara, Alameda Races for the Progressive Candidates
Chicano/Latinx Icons Endorse Price Campaign From Pamela Price: “Two specific supporters who I am proud to call...... Read more.
Santa Cruz County Names First Public Defender
Special to the Vanguard Santa Cruz – This week, Santa Cruz County for the first time, hired...... Read more.
Senator Josh Newman to Introduce Recall Reform Legislation
By Vanguard Staff Sacramento, CA – On Tuesday Governor Gavin Newsom survived a recall bid. But he...... Read more.