Supreme Court Asked to Review Texas Death Row Case Involving Hypnotized Witness
Charles Flores' death row case is before the U.S. Supreme Court, raising concerns about investigative hypnosis, due process, and the safeguards intended to prevent... Read more.
Coalition Starts ‘Eyes on ICE’ Training as Immigration Deaths Increase
The No Kings Coalition has launched a nationwide organizing effort in response to increased federal immigration enforcement, with a mass mobilization planned for... Read more.
LAPD Faces Lawsuit over Alleged Pressure to Meet Gang-Related Arrest Goals
Officer Samantha Fiedler and five other LAPD officers have filed a lawsuit alleging that the department enforced an unofficial quota system prioritizing gang contacts... Read more.
Court Watch: Defense Secures 4-Week Delay for Accused to Access Treatment
A Yolo County Superior Court judge granted a four-week continuance to allow the accused time to enter a treatment program, despite the prosecution's opposition,... Read more.
Frozen Funds Could Leave Domestic Violence Survivors without Support
The U.S. Department of Justice has frozen $72 million in funding for domestic violence services, which advocates warn could severely undermine the safety and care... Read more.
Black Women-Led Groups Launch Statewide Birth Equity Initiative in Alabama
The Alabama Birth Equity Initiative is a coalition of Black women-led organizations working to address the state's maternal health crisis by providing midwifery... Read more.
Court Watch: Judge Modifies Protective Order after Father Testifies Contact Is Welcome
A Yolo County Superior Court judge allowed lawful contact between the accused and his father after testimony showed that contact was welcome and part of the accused's... Read more.
Jefferson County’s Fines and Fees System Ineffective, Report Finds
A new report on Jefferson County's fines and fees system argues that U.S. courts' reliance on monetary sanctions is ineffective at generating revenue and disproportionately... Read more.
High Court to Review Mississippi Death Sentence Case Amid Racial Bias Claims
The U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing Pitchford v. Cain, a case involving allegations of racial discrimination in jury selection by former Mississippi District Attorney... Read more.
FCC Approves Rate Caps Rollback, Impacting Incarcerated Families
The FCC has approved new rate caps for Incarcerated People's Communication Services (IPCS), undoing key 2024 reforms and reducing financial relief for families by... Read more.