State Settlement Requires End to Criminal History Rental Bans in California
The California Civil Rights Department has reached a settlement with Village at Redondo and Lyon Management Group to end blanket policies that bar people with criminal... Read more.
Bail Project Report Warns Jailing Poverty Deepens Homelessness and Inequality
The Bail Project has released a report showing that courts across the country are increasingly treating homelessness as a criminal issue, resulting in unnecessary... Read more.
Court Watch: Interpreter Issue Stalls Yolo County Court Hearing
A Yolo County Superior Court hearing was postponed due to the need for a Russian interpreter for the defendant, highlighting the importance of language access in... Read more.
Court Watch: Multi-Defendant Case in Yolo County Faces Further Delay
A long-pending multi-defendant case in Yolo County Superior Court stalled on Wednesday as the defense and prosecution failed to agree on a trial date, with the defense... Read more.
Poverty Surges in Bay Area as Support Programs Shrink, Housing and Living Costs Rise
Poverty in the Bay Area increased in 2023, with more than 245,000 residents falling below the poverty line, due to rising rents, cuts to federal and local assistance... Read more.
Deportation Hearings Move at Breakneck Speed, Leaving Families without Answers
An investigation by The Atlantic has revealed that the US immigration system is moving too quickly, leaving immigrant families confused and without meaningful access... Read more.
Tremane Wood’s Execution Delayed as Board Votes for Clemency
The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board voted 3-2 to grant clemency to death row prisoner Tremane Wood, delaying his scheduled execution and sending the decision to... Read more.
Judge Rules Trump-Appointed US Attorney in California Unlawfully Serving
A federal judge ruled that Bill Essayli was not lawfully serving as acting United States attorney for the Central District of California, finding that the Trump... Read more.
Federal Appeals Court Reviews Claims that ICE Targeted Mahmoud Khalil for Palestinian Rights Advocacy
Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate and permanent resident, was detained by ICE for over 100 days after advocating for Palestinian rights, and the Third... Read more.
Court Watch: Yolo County Trial Delayed Due to Court Reporter Shortage
A Yolo County man facing a misdemeanor charge had his hearing delayed due to a shortage of certified court reporters, threatening his constitutional right to a speedy... Read more.