DNA Testing and Withheld Evidence Raise Doubts in Florida Murder Case
James Duckett, a former Lake County police officer, is scheduled for execution on March 31, 2026, but his attorneys argue that newly revealed evidence and pending... Read more.
Mounting Evidence Highlights Psychological, Physical and Legal Harms of Solitary Confinement
Solitary confinement is being challenged across the US due to its harmful effects on incarcerated individuals and its failure to improve prison safety, with studies... Read more.
Court Watch: Newport Beach Judge Imposes Deadline for Accused to Finish Court Programs
Judge Carlton P. Biggs ordered an accused to resolve multiple program enrollment issues on her own or face possible jail time, despite her claims that administrative... Read more.
Trump Calls for Restrictions on Gender-Affirming Care in State of the Union Address
President Trump used his State of the Union address to advocate for increased state restrictions on gender-affirming care for transgender youth, which critics say... Read more.
Berkeley Faces Lawsuit over Eviction of Disabled Encampment Residents
The City of Berkeley is set to begin evicting individuals from the Harrison Corridor encampment, even as a federal lawsuit alleging violations of the Americans with... Read more.
Court Watch: DUI Case Accused Faces Challenges with Rising Financial Demands for Resolution
An accused individual was ordered to pay the remaining balance of victim restitution and $265 in fines, as well as complete 40 hours of community service, before... Read more.
Florida’s 33-Day Execution Timeline Raises Due Process Concerns
Billy Kearse's execution is scheduled for March 3, 2026, with just 33 days between the signing of his death warrant and the execution date, raising concerns over... Read more.
Court Watch: Judge Denies Modification of No-Contact Order in Domestic Case
Judge Gregg L. Prickett denied the protected party's request for limited contact between the accused and her daughter, maintaining strict restrictions while reinstating... Read more.
Direct Democracy under Attack as States Seek to Raise Ballot Measure Threshold
Lawmakers in over 15 states have introduced over 100 bills targeting the ballot measure process, raising concerns about potential disruptions to voters' fundamental... Read more.
Court Watch: Judge Denies Relief to UCLA Student, Orders Community Service Despite Injury and Financial Strain
Judge Gregg L. Prickett denied a motion to waive or reduce community service for an accused DUI, hit-and-run driver who presented medical documentation related to... Read more.