Advocates Cite Sentencing Disparities as Execution Nears for Alabama Non-Shooter Charles ‘Sonny’ Burton
Charles "Sonny" Burton, a 75-year-old Black man, is scheduled to be executed on March 12, 2026 for his role in a 1991 robbery in Alabama that turned fatal, despite... Read more.
Overcrowding Crisis in Fulton County Jail Endangers Lives, ACLU Says
The ACLU of Georgia has released a report showing that overcrowding at the Fulton County Jail remains a dangerous crisis, with systemic drivers such as misdemeanor... Read more.
Coalition of States Challenges DHS Policy Denying Bond Hearings for Immigrants
California Attorney General Rob Bonta is co-leading a multistate coalition opposing a federal immigration detention policy that requires many undocumented immigrants... Read more.
Gov. Newsom Stands Firm on Reproductive Rights, Rejects Extradition Request
Governor Gavin Newsom has rejected Louisiana's request to extradite a California doctor for providing abortion medication, reaffirming California's commitment to... Read more.
Court Watch: Judge Orders Release of Defendant Despite Prosecution’s Objections
A Yolo County judge ordered the release of a defendant at an arraignment after finding that the evidence fell short of the legal standard required to justify continued... Read more.
California AG Bonta Challenges Trump Admin’s Proposed Gender Care Restrictions
Attorney General Rob Bonta is challenging two Trump Administration proposals that would restrict gender-affirming care for minors, warning that the rules could reduce... Read more.
South Carolina’s Firing Squad Execution Sparks Debate on Capital Punishment
South Carolina's execution of Stephen Bryant has reignited debate over the use of the firing squad, which is authorized in five U.S. states, and has been used historically... Read more.
California Sues USDA over SNAP Eligibility Restrictions
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has filed a lawsuit against the USDA, challenging the Trump administration's guidance for implementing SNAP eligibility restrictions,... Read more.
Oakland Committee Rejects $2.25M Surveillance Contract with Flock Safety
Oakland's Public Safety Committee rejected a proposed $2.25 million contract with private surveillance firm Flock Safety, citing concerns over privacy violations,... Read more.
Decades-Long Prison Sentence Overturned for 1994 Antioch Shooting
Gabriel "Snoop" Roberson, who has served decades in prison for a 1994 Antioch shooting, reached a plea agreement overturning his multiple life sentences and making... Read more.