California Takes Steps to Address Educational Inequities for People of Color
California lawmakers and students have highlighted the "Empowering California's Future" initiative, which recognizes universities that serve Hispanic, Latino, Asian... Read more.
Court Watch: Defense Argues for Treatment, Not Jail, in Misdemeanor Case
The accused was granted parole with additional conditions to ensure completion of treatment and behavioral changes, after both sides debated the sentencing of the... Read more.
Court Watch: Judge Approves Modified Release for Accused with Mental Health Needs
Judge Danette C. Brown approved the modified supervised own recognizance release and criminal protective no-contact order for the accused, who has mental health... Read more.
Report: New York Cuts Drug Arrests, but Racial Inequities Remain
New York has dramatically reduced drug arrests, convictions and incarceration over the last two decades, but racial disparities and unequal access to treatment alternatives... Read more.
Court Watch: Judge Denies Release for Man Accused of DUI Despite Defense Arguments on Testing and Treatment
A judge denied release for a man accused of DUI, siding with the prosecution despite defense arguments challenging the reliability of sobriety testing and emphasizing... Read more.
Court Watch: Fentanyl Overdose Risk Highlights Need for Treatment, Says Defense Attorney
The court maintained supervised probation for an accused with mental health and drug addiction issues, allowing them to receive treatment at Akua Mind and Body Rehab... Read more.
Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Born in the U.S.A.’ Anchors ACLU Defense of Birthright Citizenship in Supreme Court Case
The ACLU is defending the 14th Amendment before the Supreme Court in Trump v. Barbara, challenging an executive order that would strip birthright citizenship from... Read more.
California Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Boost Food Security Despite Budget Cuts
Assembly Bill 2214 aims to address food insecurity across California by strengthening agriculture, infrastructure and access to food resources, while Assembly Bill... Read more.
Court Watch: Judge Grants Mental Health Diversion Over Prosecutor’s Objection in Yolo County Case
A Yolo County judge granted mental health diversion for an accused with a court-appointed diagnosis of mental illness, despite the prosecution's objection, in order... Read more.
Court Watch: Court Prioritizes Mental Health Treatment over Incarceration in Firearm Case
A Yolo County Superior Court judge granted mental health diversion in a felony firearm case, despite the prosecution's objection, due to the accused's mental health... Read more.