ICE’s False Bargain with State and Local Officials Leads to Rising Numbers of Arrests in Homes, Neighborhoods, and Jobs
A Prison Policy Initiative analysis determined that immigration arrests significantly escalated between 2024 and 2026, observing that while states like Oregon and... Read more.
Equality California Warns Federal Title IX Shift Weakens Protections for LGBTQ+ Students
Equality California criticized a federal decision narrowing Title IX protections for LGBTQ+ students, warning the change could weaken federal safeguards against... Read more.
Report Details Real Estate Industry Efforts to Block Local Rent Protections in California
A report released in summer 2026 alleges that the California Apartment Association and real estate industry groups have utilized extensive political spending and... Read more.
Trump Administration Records ICE Arrest Surge as Deportations Stall
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recorded nearly 51,000 arrests in August, marking a third consecutive monthly record under the Trump administration,... Read more.
COURT WATCH: Judge Lowers Bail After Dismissing Failure-to-Appear Charge
Yolo County Superior Court Judge David Rosenberg dismissed a failure-to-appear charge and subsequently reduced bail for an accused individual, citing confusion over... Read more.
Former Colorado Forensic Scientist Sentenced to 10 Years for Altering DNA Evidence
Yvonne "Missy" Woods, a former forensic scientist with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, was sentenced to 10 years in state prison after pleading guilty to felony... Read more.
California AG Bonta: Federal TPS Changes Don’t Void Worker Protections
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued new guidance clarifying for employers that federal modifications to Temporary Protected Status designations do not nullify... Read more.
California Voting Rights Act of 2026 Heads to Governor’s Desk
The California Legislature has advanced Senate Bills 1164 and 1360, collectively known as the California Voting Rights Act of 2026, to Governor Gavin Newsom. The... Read more.
Rikers Island Closure Deadline One Year Away as New York City Faces Delays
The Katal Center for Equity, Health, and Justice has drawn attention to the August 31, 2027, legal deadline for the closure of the Rikers Island jail complex, citing... Read more.
California Gun Safety Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 948 into law, mandating that individuals relocating to the state with firearms acquire a firearm safety certificate... Read more.