Indigenous Leaders Call for Compassionate Release of Leonard Peltier
By Shaolien Chen-Graf, Audrey Sawyer RAPID CITY, SD – NDN Collective and Native Organizers Alliance are advocating…
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New York Man Who Spent Nearly 40 Years in Prison Maintaining Innocence Files New Motion Alleging Police Fabricated Murder Weapon Evidence
By Michael Apfel & Ivan Villegas NYACK, NY – Amer Zada, a man who served decades in…
Seattle Inspector General Announces Final Recommendations for Policing, Following Independent Panel Review of 2020 Protests against Racial Injustice
By Michael Apfel SEATTLE, WA – The City of Seattle Office of Inspector General announced a final…
Alameda County District Attorney under Attack: One Journalist Critiques Other Bay Area Media for ‘Thirst for the Recall of Alameda County DA Pamela Price’
By Michael Apfel SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Pamela Price, a civil rights lawyer who defeated former Assistant…
COURT WATCH: Judge Denies Prosecution’s Request to Revoke Man’s Right to Drive in Hit and Run Case while Case Pending
By Michael Apfel WOODLAND, CA – In a preliminary hearing here in Yolo County Superior Court for…
COURT WATCH: Judge Allows Phone Call Evidence in Trial Despite Defense Concerns Regarding Hearsay and Potential Undue Prejudice
By Michael Apfel MODESTO, CA – During preliminary motions in the criminal case involving a man’s two…
UCLA Law Professor Discusses Qualified Immunity, Lack of Accountability by Police in Civil Courts
By Michael Apfel and Amy Berberyan PHILADELPHIA, PA – Professor Joanna Schwartz from the UCLA School of…
CA Bipartisan Criminal Justice Reform Bills Addressing Wrongful Convictions and Mental Health Pass Key Senate Committee
By Michael Apfel SACRAMENTO, CA – Two criminal justice reform bills, SB 97 and SB 513, written…
Truck Driver with 6 Kids Bail Reduction Motion Denied – Judge Expresses Concerns for Criminal History Involving Several States
MODESTO, CA – A truck driver with six kids was denied bail and release by Judge Carrie…
Defense Cites Lack of Criminal History to Prevent Bail Increase – Judge Sides with Prosecution, Increases Bail to $200,000 – Cites ‘Witness Threats’
By Michael Apfel MODESTO, CA – Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Linda McFadden increased a man’s bail…
Criminal Justice Reform Nonprofit Supports Washington State Bill Changing Juvenile Sentencing Policies, Criticizes Current Policies
By Michael Apfel OLYMPIA, WA – Daniel Landsman, Deputy Director of the criminal justice reform organization Families…
Advocates and Community Members Gather in Solidarity Against Anti-Asian Hate Across Country Following Mass Shootings
By Michael Apfel NEW YORK CITY, NY – Stand with Asian Americans, which claims it’s the largest…
Judge Cites Criminal History, Denies Defense Request So Man Could Receive Cataract Surgery from Personal Doctor
By Michael Apfel MODESTO, CA – A man—with the court showing major concern for his criminal record—was…
After Prelim, Defense Wants Bail to Remain, Prosecution Wants Bail Increased – Judge Disagrees with Both, Rules Bail Should Be Withdrawn Altogether
By Michael Apfel MODESTO, CA – A man was denied bail here in Stanislaus County Superior Court…
Lawsuit Claims DC Police Trampled Rights of Demonstrators in Justice Protests
By Michael Apfel WASHINGTON, DC – The Partnership for Civil Justice Fund and its project, the Center…
Descendants of Incarcerated Japanese Families in WWII Concentration Camps Urge Closing of Immigrant Detention Centers
By Michael Apfel SACRAMENTO, CA – Descendants of incarcerated Japanese families will be joined by local faith…
ABA Approves Resolution Banning Confederate Memorabilia and Iconography from Courthouses
By Michael Apfel, Belen Avelar and Ruby Mota NEW ORLEANS, LA – The ABA House of Delegates…
Judge Balks on Release without Bail Despite Defense Argument Former Prosecutor Agreed to Drop Certain Charges
By Michael Apfel WOODLAND, CA – A man here requested to be released on his own recognizance…
At Tyre Nichols Funeral, Vice President Kamala Harris Condemns Police Brutality and Urges Police Reform
By Michael Apfel and Audrey Sawyer MEMPHIS, TN — Vice President Kamala Harris this week appeared on…
Woman Cites Transportation Issues for Failing to Serve Jail Time; Eventually Accepts Forced Labor Alternative
By Michael Apfel and Belen Avelar WOODLAND, CA – A woman, who had previously pled guilty to…