Sonoma County Judge Upholds Free Speech Rights in Animal Rights Case
A Sonoma County judge rejected a gag order request from prosecutors in the case of animal rights activist Zoe Rosenberg, allowing her to continue speaking publicly... Read more.
Civil Rights Lawsuit Calls for Reforms at Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office
A 71-year-old woman has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office after being injured by a former deputy, Matthew Gurich,... Read more.
Supreme Court Limits NEPA’s Consideration of Environmental Impacts
The U.S. Supreme Court has narrowed the scope of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), making it easier for infrastructure projects to advance without fully... Read more.
Former LA County Sheriff Sued for Alleged Retaliation against Journalists and Press
Former Los Angeles Times reporter Maya Lau has filed a federal lawsuit accusing Los Angeles County and former Sheriff Alex Villanueva of launching a retaliatory... Read more.
Court Watch: Judge Criticizes Prosecutors for Lack of Evidence in DUI Death Case
Prosecutors requested nearly $100,000 in restitution for a victim who died two years after a DUI crash, but a judge expressed frustration over the lack of medical... Read more.
Trump DOJ Criticized for Rolling Back DOJ Accountability Mechanisms
The ACLU is calling for the federal government to reassert its authority over law enforcement oversight after the Trump administration rolled back key DOJ accountability... Read more.
California to Close Another Prison, Aiming for Community-Based Justice
Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed closing another California state prison as a fiscal necessity and to invest in community-based justice, with CURB advocating for... Read more.
ICE Detains College Student in Georgia over Mistaken Traffic Violation
A 19-year-old undocumented Georgia college student was wrongfully detained by ICE after a traffic stop for a right-turn violation she did not commit, and now faces... Read more.
Court Watch: Davis Man Faces Felony Petty Theft Charges Amid Substance Abuse Concerns
The accused faces one count of felony petty theft, with an enhancement for circumstances in aggravation, and the defense is seeking treatment over incarceration... Read more.