Maeve O'Brien

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  • Maeve O'Brien

    Maeve O'Brien is a second-year UC Davis student, majoring in Political Science and minoring in Human Rights. By joining the Vanguard Court watch, Maeve hopes to expand her journalistic skills, while gaining first-hand experience and perspective. She hopes to carry her passion for social justice advocacy and equity into Law School. She is inspired to be a voice for those undermined by everyday injustice. In her free time, Maeve enjoys swimming, yoga, writing, and spending time with friends and family.

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Breaking News, Everyday Injustice, National Issues

Suspended by Florida Governor, State Attorney Andrew Warren Announces Reelection Campaign Focused on Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform

By Maeve O’Brien TAMPA, FL- Former Democratic State Attorney Andrew Warren—suspended by Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2022—announced...... Read more.
Breaking News, Court Watch, Northern California Court Watch, Yolo County

COURT WATCH: Accused Ordered to Wear SCRAM Device Despite Defense Concern About Negative Employment Implications 

By Maeve O’Brien and Aria Jalan WOODLAND, CA- In an arraignment for two consecutive Driving Under the...... Read more.
Breaking News, Everyday Injustice, Sacramento Region

Alliance Launches New Coalition for Increased Public Education and Pathways to Access Psychedelics in California, Supporting Legislation 

By Maeve O’Brien  SACRAMENTO, CA – A new coalition, The Alliance for Safer Use of Psychedelics (ASUP),...... Read more.
Breaking News, Civil Rights, Sacramento Region

ACLU of Northern California Encourages Cal Poly Humboldt to Avoid Law Enforcement Involvement in Campus Gaza Protests 

By: Maeve O’Brien  HUMBOLDT, CA – The ACLU of Northern California is advising universities such as Cal...... Read more.
Breaking News, Everyday Injustice, State of California

California Lawmakers Address Racial and Economic Inequality through Reform Programs in Silicon Valley

By Maeve O’Brien SAN JOSE, CA – California State Senator Dave Cortese (D-Santa Clara) and Assemblymember Ash...... Read more.
Breaking News, Court Watch, Stanislaus

COURT WATCH: Judge Routinely Denies Bail Review, Leaving 13 Accused in County Jail Pre-Trial

By Maeve Haggerty and Bryan Miller MODESTO, CA – Judge Maria Elena Ramos Ratliff postponed bail review...... Read more.
Breaking News, Everyday Injustice, State of California

Family Lawyers Call for Investigation of Sacramento Sheriff Deputies after Mental Health Victim Shot Dead 

By Maeve O’Brien  RIO LINDA, CA – On the morning of March 23, Sacramento County Sheriff’s Deputies...... Read more.