Advocates Say Cashless Bail Reform Protects Women, Not Endangers Them
Illinois became the first state to end cash bail in 2021, replacing it with a risk assessment system to determine a person's potential threat to public safety, which... Read more.
COURT WATCH: Judge Rejects Prosecutor’s Push to Keep Woman in Jail, Citing Trauma and Time Served
A judge released a woman on her own recognizance after she had already served nearly as much time as the sentence would require, citing her past trauma and opportunities... Read more.
Hate Crimes Surge in California: Over 1,200 Reports to State Hotline in 2024
The California Vs. Hate hotline received 1,200 reports of hate in 2024, with 44% of reports mentioning racial or ethnic bias and 23% citing gender identity, sex,... Read more.
Court Watch: Retrial Denied for Man; Attorney Cites Ineffective Counsel, Evidence Withheld
A Los Angeles County judge denied a motion for a retrial for a man whose attorney argued there were multiple serious failings by prior counsel, and set bail on appeal... Read more.
Judge Issues Second Injunction against Trump’s Troop Deployment in LA
A federal judge in California issued a second injunction against President Donald Trump for deploying U.S. Marines and National Guard troops in Los Angeles during... Read more.
Judge Refuses to Reduce Charges for Man Despite Possible Mental Health Challenges
A Los Angeles County judge denied a motion to reduce charges against a man charged with attempted second-degree robbery, despite concerns about possible mental health... Read more.
Court Watch: Mental Health Treatment Not Enough for Release, Judge Rules
Judge Michael Jesic denied release for a man charged with possession of a controlled substance for sale, ruling against his attorney's argument that missed court... Read more.
Court Watch: Yolo County Prosecutor Opposes Release of Accused Despite Nonviolent Charges
The Yolo County prosecutor argued that the accused, who was charged with nonviolent crimes, should not be released to post-release community supervision due to the... Read more.