Government Records Allegedly Show Pattern of Racial Profiling in Southern California Immigration Stops, Plaintiffs Tell Federal Court
Plaintiffs in Vasquez Perdomo v. Mullin filed a motion for a preliminary injunction in federal court Monday, seeking to enjoin alleged racially discriminatory immigration... Read more.
More Than 600 Death Penalty Cases Overturned because of Prosecutorial Misconduct
More than 600 capital convictions or death sentences have been overturned or resulted in exoneration due to prosecutorial misconduct, according to a report from... Read more.
Denver Judge Reinstates Bond, Jailing Woman with No Income Despite Diversion
Denver District Court Judge Anita M. Schutte denied a request for personal recognizance, ordering an individual accused of two Class 3 drug felonies to remain in... Read more.
Faith Leaders Demand Halt to Hines Execution Following Botched Lethal Injection
Tennessee faith leaders and legislative figures have called upon Governor Bill Lee to halt the scheduled August 13 execution of Darryl Hines, citing concerns regarding... Read more.
Fair Housing Groups Urge Congress to Reverse HUD Cuts that Threaten Local Enforcement
More than 100 fair housing organizations initiated a five-day national Fair Housing Week of Action on Monday, advocating for congressional restoration of federal... Read more.
Judge Orders Accused into Custody in Yolo County DUI Case, Citing Public Safety Despite New California Supreme Court Bail Limits
A Yolo County Superior Court judge ordered the pretrial detention of an individual accused of misdemeanor driving under the influence, ruling that repeated probation... Read more.
Queens Judge Threatens Warrant during Virtual Hearing Communication Issues
A New York judge threatened to issue a bench warrant for an accused individual during a virtual court appearance following communication impediments. The judicial... Read more.
CHIRLA Demands Independent Probe after ICE Agent Kills Houston Resident
The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) has called for an independent investigation following the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a 52-year-old... Read more.
Yolo Petty Theft: Oversight Prompts Bench Warrant
A woman appeared in Yolo County Superior Court to clear a bench warrant for misdemeanor petty theft, where the Yolo County Public Defender’s Office reported no... Read more.
Newsom’s Final Budget Leaves Gaps in Health, Food Aid Amid Federal Cuts
End Child Poverty California (ECPCA) reported that the final 2026-27 California state budget, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, includes significant new revenue measures... Read more.