Federal Judge Blocks Berkeley Eviction, Citing ADA Concerns
A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order protecting 18 residents of the Eighth and Harrison Street encampment in Berkeley from a planned city eviction,... Read more.
Death Penalty Ineffective in Reducing Homicide Rates, Study Finds
The Death Penalty Information Center's "What to Know" report concludes that decades of research have failed to produce credible evidence that the death penalty reduces... Read more.
Rep. Andy Ogles Faces Backlash for Saying Muslims Don’t Belong in America
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has designated Rep. Andy Ogles, a Republican from Tennessee, an "anti-Muslim extremist" for his social media post... Read more.
Death Penalty as a Strategic Tool: Questions of Fairness and Justice Arise
The use of the death penalty as a strategic bargaining tool in criminal cases raises questions about whether prosecutors are pursuing justice or using the threat... Read more.
Advocates Condemn Trump’s State of the Union, Call Mass Deportation Agenda a ‘Direct Attack on Our Democracy’
Advocates for due process have criticized the President's State of the Union address for using "anti-immigrant fearmongering and misleading claims" to justify policies... Read more.
Americans Oppose ICE Tactics by 2-to-1 Margin, Poll Shows
Americans oppose ICE's tactics for enforcing immigration laws by a 2-to-1 margin, with 62% of Americans disapproving of the way ICE is handling law enforcement and... Read more.
IBA Human Rights Institute Condemns UK Search of Barrister’s Chambers in Guantánamo Case
The International Bar Association's Human Rights Institute has condemned the UK authorities for searching a barrister's chambers and seizing privileged defence materials... Read more.
Court Watch: Judge Denies Bail, Hands Down 3-Year Sentence for Newport Beach Theft Case
A man was sentenced to three years in state prison for larceny and a wobbler offense after pleading guilty in Newport Beach court, with the judge denying bail and... Read more.
Historic Settlement Upholds Journalists’ First Amendment Rights at Border
A landmark settlement has been reached in a federal lawsuit challenging the unlawful targeting and questioning of five journalists about their reporting near the... Read more.
Santa Ana Police Shooting of Unarmed Teen Leads to Civil Rights Claim
The family of Victor Lopez, an 18-year-old who was fatally shot by Santa Ana police during a traffic stop, has filed a civil rights claim against the city alleging... Read more.