Matthew Miyaki Ponce

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Matthew Miyaki Ponce

Matthew is a third year undergraduate criminology major at the university of California, Irvine. He plans to pursue a career somewhere in the field of law enforcement and criminal justice. He hopes to use the knowledge and education obtained in school to not only apply it to his career and relevant aspects, but bring awareness to different social issues that plague many in the realm of law and justice and help those who cannot help themselves. In his free time he enjoys doing Archery, boxing, and drawing and creating art.

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Breaking News, Immigration, National Issues

ICE Detention Facilities Under Fire for Alleged Medical Care Failures

by Matthew Miyaki Ponce April 11, 2026 0

The New York Times has reported on multiple immigrant deaths in ICE custody, raising concerns about delayed or inadequate medical care and prompting calls for reform... Read more.

Breaking News, Civil Rights, National Issues

Coalition of More than 200 Groups Warns Trump Rhetoric Could Constitute War Crimes, Urges Legal Accountability

by Matthew Miyaki Ponce April 8, 2026 1

Over 200 organizations and legal experts are urging accountability for President Donald Trump's statements, which they believe could amount to threats of war crimes... Read more.

Breaking News, Court Watch, Northern California Court Watch, Vanguard Court Watch, Yolo County

Court Watch: Judge Allows Mental Health Diversion to Continue without Probation Oversight

by Kiyana Cole, Kiyomi Wu-Inouye, Matthew Miyaki Ponce, Neha Suri April 3, 2026 0

A Yolo County Superior Court judge allowed an accused to remain in mental health diversion despite probation officials reporting they can no longer supervise such... Read more.