Court Watch: Sacramento Judge Unmoved by Financial Hardship in Domestic Violence Ruling
A Sacramento County Superior Court judge declined to modify bail for a woman accused of domestic violence, despite her financial hardship and loss of housing, and... Read more.
Appellate Court Overturns Denial of Counsel in Racial Justice Claim
A California Court of Appeal granted relief to a petitioner after ruling that the trial court applied the wrong legal standard in denying his request for appointed... Read more.
Court Watch: Sacramento Judge Denies Release for Accused Petty Thief with Autistic Son
A Sacramento County Superior Court judge denied an accused man's request for release on his own recognizance pending trial on a petty theft charge, citing his prior... Read more.
Immigration Enforcement in LA County Causes $3.7 Million in Business Losses
A new report estimates that increased federal immigration enforcement activity in Los Angeles County between July and September 2025 resulted in approximately $3.7... Read more.
Lawsuit Claims Widespread Abuse by Immigration Agents in Metro Surge Operation
The ACLU of Minnesota filed an updated class-action complaint alleging federal immigration agents used excessive force against observers and protesters during Operation... Read more.
Court Watch: Judge Denies Disability Claim, Sentences Woman to 67 Days for Missed Service
A Sacramento County Superior Court judge sentenced an accused woman to 67 days in county jail for failing to complete court-ordered community service, despite her... Read more.
Court Watch: Judge Denies Reducing Felony Drug Charge to Misdemeanor in Yolo County Case
A Yolo County Superior Court judge denied a request to reduce a felony drug possession charge to a misdemeanor, citing the accused's extensive history of drug use... Read more.