Leela Kakanar

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  • Leela Kakanar

    Leela is a current 3rd year at the University of California Irvine. She is currently a senior planning to graduate with a double major in Political Science and Criminology, Law, and Society. She hopes to pursue law school in the future and work in the sector of public policy. Some of her academic interests include advocacy for immigration reform, gender inequality, and race inequality. She's interning with Vanguard to learn more about court proceedings and the injustices related to them.

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Breaking News, Immigration, National Issues

Black Community Urged to Stand with Immigrants against ICE Crackdown

Jonathan Jean-Baptiste writes in an opinion piece for USA Today that the Black community must stand in solidarity with immigrants as immigration enforcement intensifies,... Read more.
Breaking News, Court Watch, Northern California Court Watch, Vanguard Court Watch, Yolo County

Court Watch: Judge Delays Mental Health Diversion Hearing for Felony Case in Yolo County

Deputy Public Defender Stephen Betz requested a mental health diversion hearing for an accused facing several felony charges be rescheduled to Nov. 17, 2025, due... Read more.