Dallas Admits Wrongful Execution Driven by Racial Hysteria and Jim Crow Laws
Tommy Lee Walker was wrongfully executed for a crime he did not commit due to racial hysteria and Jim Crow-era injustice, and the Innocence Project is working to... Read more.
ICE Agents Accused of Racial Profiling and Violating Rights of Navajo Man
Peter Yazzie, an Indigenous man of Arizona's Navajo Nation, was detained by ICE agents despite having government-issued documentation proving his U.S. citizenship,... Read more.
Oklahoma Denies Clemency for Death Row Man Despite Mental Health Concerns
Despite widespread calls for mercy and evidence suggesting mental health diversion, the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board voted 3-2 to deny clemency for death row... Read more.
Advocates Say Newsom’s Budget Fails to Address Costly Elderly Incarceration
California Governor Gavin Newsom's 2027 budget has been criticized for not adequately addressing the high costs and human consequences of incarcerating a growing... Read more.
Judge Dismisses Charges against Marissa Barrera, Rejecting Prosecutors’ Attempt to Criminalize Protected Speech
A Yolo County Superior Court judge dismissed criminal charges against Marissa Barrera, ruling that the prosecutors failed to identify speech that could overcome... Read more.
Siskiyou County Reaches Settlement in Racial Bias Case with Asian Americans
The Siskiyou County Board of Supervisors and the Sheriff's Office approved a partial settlement in Mathis v. County of Siskiyou, a civil rights class action lawsuit... Read more.
San Jose Mayor Seeks to Weaken Youth Miranda Rights Protections
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan is seeking to roll back Senate Bill 203, which requires youth to consult with legal counsel before waiving their Miranda rights, a move... Read more.
Court Watch: Judge Sets Bail above County Schedule in Yolo County Case
A Yolo County judge set bail at more than double the amount recommended under the county's bail schedule, prompting defense objections that the figure was excessive... Read more.
Rising Death Sentencing Tied to Republican Politics
The Economist reports that the US is executing people at double the rate compared to last year, with the rise attributed to Republican political ambitions and a... Read more.
Court Watch: Judge Delays Release after Court-Appointed Doctor Fails to Provide Mental Health Assessment
Deputy Public Defender Erin Dacayanan argued that the court delayed justice for an accused individual who needs mental health diversion, but Judge Paul K. Richardson... Read more.