ACLU Slams House Vote to Increase ICE Funding without Accountability
The ACLU has criticized the House's narrow vote on an appropriations bill that would significantly increase funding for ICE without adding new accountability measures,... Read more.
State Supreme Courts to Tackle Key Constitutional Issues
The Brennan Center for Justice released its January edition of State Court Report, identifying several state Supreme Court cases scheduled for oral arguments this... Read more.
Gov. Newsom Appoints 6 New Judges to California Superior Courts
Governor Gavin Newsom appointed six new judges to California Superior Courts in Tulare, Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties, all of whom are Democrats and will... Read more.
SF Supervisor Fielder Introduces Ordinance Aimed at Protecting Immigrants From Notary Fraud
San Francisco District 9 Supervisor Jackie Fielder has introduced an ordinance to protect immigrant communities from notary fraud by requiring notaries to provide... Read more.
Court Watch: Inaccurate Court Records Raise Concerns in Yolo County Hearing
A routine probation violation hearing in Yolo County revealed inaccuracies in court records, raising questions about the reliability of court documentation and the... Read more.
PEN America Launches New Platform to Elevate Incarcerated Writers
PEN America has launched the Incarcerated Writers Bureau, a digital platform to provide professional and creative opportunities for incarcerated writers and break... Read more.
Krasner Calls for Accountability on US Human Rights Violations
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner has called for prosecutors and elected officials to hold the federal government accountable for human rights violations,... Read more.
ICE Officer Shoots Driver in Ontario, California
An ICE officer shot a California man after he allegedly reversed his car toward the officers, leaving the victim's family concerned about the use of force and questioning... Read more.