California Proposes Seven Bills to Aid Incarcerated Firefighters’ Efforts
California lawmakers, advocates, and formerly incarcerated firefighters have unveiled a seven-bill legislative package aimed at expanding opportunities and protections... Read more.
Black, Latino, and Tribal Youth Face Disproportionate Incarceration Rates
Black, Latino, and Tribal youth are facing disproportionately high rates of incarceration, with the Black-white disparity growing by more than 10% in 23 states,... Read more.
Attica’s Brutal Culture Inspires Author to Embrace Nonviolence
Rashon Venable, an incarcerated author, reflects on his time at Attica Correctional Facility and how it led him to reject violence and embrace the Alternatives to... Read more.
ACLU Files Lawsuit against Trump Administration over Bond Policy
The ACLU of Southern California has filed a class-action lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging a new policy that eliminates immigrants' eligibility... Read more.
Despite Progress, Some States Revive Harsh Youth Crime Policies
Despite significant progress in the US juvenile justice system, some states are regressing towards harsher practices due to sensationalist media coverage and public... Read more.
Court Watch: Court Sides with Prosecution over Accused’s Recent Housing Stability
The Yolo County Superior Court denied the accused's motion for judicial diversion due to his prior theft-related offenses and probation violations, despite his current... Read more.
Lawsuit Alleges San Joaquin County Agencies Failed to Protect Child from Abuse
A lawsuit was filed on behalf of Sebastian Hernandez, a one-year-old who was severely injured by his father, Roberto Hernandez, who had a well-documented history... Read more.
State Legislature Calls for End to ICE Raids Harming California Economy
Over 24 members of the California Legislature are calling on the state's Republican congressional delegation to pressure President Trump to end indiscriminate immigration... Read more.
Frequent Prison Transfers Cause Stress, Disrupt Relationships
Frequent prison transfers in New York disrupt the lives of incarcerated individuals, causing stress, anxiety, and separation from loved ones, and the transfer process... Read more.