Court Watch: Unrepresented Accused’s Probation Breach Shows Systemic Flaws
A self-represented defendant at Newport Beach Harbor Justice Center avoided immediate incarceration after Commissioner Susan M. Lee granted an extension for compliance... Read more.
ACLU Files Emergency Petition on Pregnant Woman’s Unlawful Dulles Detention
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has filed an emergency petition in federal court, seeking the release of Anabella Gyasi, a pregnant woman, and her disabled... Read more.
California Supreme Court Ruling Exposes Unconstitutional Pretrial Detention
The California Supreme Court issued a ruling clarifying that monetary conditions of release must be set at an attainable amount, based on a defendant’s financial... Read more.
Rights Groups Condemn Poland on ‘Unlawful’ US Deportations to Ukraine
Human rights organizations, including Amnesty International and Human Rights First, have urged the Polish government to discontinue its cooperation with U.S. deportation... Read more.
Philadelphia Officials Accused of Hindering Federal Immigration Enforcement
The House Judiciary Committee is scrutinizing Philadelphia's sanctuary policies, demanding records and correspondence related to immigration enforcement and accusing... Read more.
Law Enforcement Officials Favor Community-Led Crime Reduction Strategies
Law enforcement officials favor community-led strategies to reduce crime, as evidenced by a national survey, and believe that neighborhood programs reduce the burden... Read more.
Chicago Prosecutors Resist Efforts by Exonerated Individuals to Clear Their Records
Tyrece Williams, who was exonerated in 2009 after spending 20 years in prison, is fighting for a certificate of innocence to clear his name and give his children... Read more.
California Law Aims to Strengthen Voter Protection, Expand Language Access
California State Sen. Sabrina Cervantes announced the California Voting Rights Act of 2026, which aims to expand voting access and address voter suppression, particularly... Read more.
ACLU Supports House Bill Providing Protection for Haitian Immigrants
The ACLU has sent a letter to the House of Representatives supporting H.R. 1689, which would provide Haitians with three years of protection and work authorization,... Read more.
SB 1369 Would Reshape California Judge Recall Process Amid Accountability Debate
SB 1369 would increase transparency requirements and shorten timelines for judicial recalls in California, raising questions about whether judges should be insulated... Read more.