Jessica Weisman

Jessica is a third year at the University of California, Davis from Boise, Idaho. She is double-majoring in Political Science - Public Service and Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies. She has been on the cheer team for UC Davis for three years, and is set to graduate a year early in June 2023. After graduation, Jessica plans to attend law school in Boulder, Colorado after obtaining more work experience in her field.

Articles by Jessica

Report: Homicide Rates at All-time Low in U.S. Cities Compared to Pre-Epidemic Increases

By Roxy Benson NEW YORK, NY – Major U.S. cities are seeing rapid decreases in homicides, coming…

Report: Homicide Rates at All-Time Low in U.S. Cities Compared to Pre-Epidemic Increases

By Roxy Benson NEW YORK, NY – Major U.S. cities are seeing rapid decreases in homicides, coming…

U.S. Rep Denounces Death Penalty after Missouri Executes Amber McLaughlin

By Jessica Weisman WASHINGTON, DC – Following the execution of Amber McLaughlin by the state of Missouri…

Charges Against Former Correctional Officer for Sexual Misconduct of Incarcerated Women Sent to District Attorney for Review

By Jessica Weisman and Leila Katibah CHOWCHILLA, CA – Sexual misconduct charges against former correctional officer Gregory…

Supreme Court of Georgia Upholds Trial Court’s Injunction on Executions of Warrant-Eligible Prisoners

By Jessica Weisman ATLANTA, GA – Death penalty opponents hailed a decision by the Georgia Supreme Court…

Congress OKs Measure Addressing Corruption, Sex Abuse in Federal Prisons

By Jessica Weisman WASHINGTON, DC – A bipartisan bill designed to stop corruption and sex abuse in…

Biden Administration Urged to Form National Human Rights Government Body; Groups Charge U.S. Lagging

By Jessica Weisman and Rena Abdusalam NEW YORK – The Biden Administration has been urged by a…

Los Angeles District Attorney Outlines New Immigration Policy

By Jessica Weisman LOS ANGELES, CA – District Attorney of Los Angeles George Gascón released a directive…

DHS Cancels Yuba County Jail Contract, Ending Last ICE Contract with California Jail

By Citlalli Florez & Jessica Weisman MARYSVILLE, CA – The U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) has…

ACLU Clemency Forum Addresses How to Deal with Injustices, Reduce Mass Incarceration

By Jessica Weisman and Citlalli Florez PRINCETON, NJ – The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), along with…

Bronx Man Ordered Released after 22 Years in Prison – Prosecution Opposes

By Jessica Weisman BRONX, NY – Andre Brown, after finally have his conviction overturned and after spending 22…

Faith-Based Affiliates Urge Congress to Protect Undocumented Immigrants

By Jessica Weisman WASHINTON, DC – Affiliates of faith-based organizations around the country continue to urge Congress…

Florida Court Blocks ‘Anti-WOKE’ Measure in Higher Education Settings

By Jessica Weisman ORLANDO, FL – A federal judge here this week issued a preliminary injunction blocking…

OK Appeals Count Announces Refusal to Review New Applications in Glossip Murder Appeal Case

By Daniella Espinoza, Jessica Weisman OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — In an unfortunate change of events, the Oklahoma…

CA Attorney General Warns about Dangers of Social Media in U.S. Politics

By Jessica Weisman OAKLAND, CA – Rob Bonta, California’s Attorney General, has released a statement declaring he…

Man with Felonies and Misdemeanors Jailed on Low Bail He Probably Still Can’t Pay

By Jessica Weisman WOODLAND, CA – The accused—who his attorney said is unhoused and penniless—faced a host…

Victim of Battery Pleads with Court to Increase Charges against Accused because She Has ‘Stitches’

By Jessica Weisman WOODLAND, CA – Charged with two misdemeanor counts of battery on a person, a…

Apparent Accidental Death from ‘Pill’ Nets Man ‘Meaningless’ 180 Days

By Jessica Weisman and Taylor Smith WOODLAND, CA – Hardy Phuoc Tran, charged with two felony counts…

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