Max Leone

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  • Max Leone

    Max Leone is a senior at the University of California, Santa Barbara, double majoring in Political Science and History of Public Policy and Law. He has also completed the Technology Management Program undergraduate certificate and previously earned an Associate’s degree from the College of Marin. After graduating, Max plans to attend law school in 2026, aspiring to pursue a career in public interest or criminal law. He has gained experience through his involvement with UCSB Campus Democrats, the Pre-Law Society, and his volunteer work on political campaigns. Max is particularly interested in the intersections of law, policy, and social justice, and hopes to use his legal career to advocate for marginalized communities. In his free time, he enjoys skiing, coaching youth sports, and exploring contemporary political philosophy.

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Breaking News, Everyday Injustice

Report Warns of ‘Thirst for Blood’ As Executions Rise Under Trump and Bondi

by Max Leone 0
The United States has seen a surge in executions nationwide, driven by a "federal and state-level thirst for blood" as President Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi... Read more.
Breaking News, San Francisco

Newsom Cites Record Bay Area Crime Drop, Defends California’s Public Safety Strategy Amid Trump Threats

by Max Leone 0
Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California Highway Patrol crime suppression teams have made over 275 arrests, recovered over 520 stolen vehicles, and seized... Read more.
Breaking News, Court Watch, Southern California Court Watch, Vanguard Court Watch

Court Watch: Marine Ordered Held after Prosecutors Refile Attempted Murder Case 18 Months Later

by Max Leone 0
A 26-year-old U.S. Marine was ordered to be held on $290,000 bail after prosecutors refiled attempted murder and firearm charges more than 18 months after a 2024... Read more.
Breaking News, Court Watch, Northern California Court Watch, Vanguard Court Watch, Yolo County

Court Watch: Judge Rejects Effort to End Probation for Woman in Minor Theft Case

by Max Leone, Sophia Porayouw 1
Judge David Rosenberg ruled that a woman on probation for a misdemeanor petty theft conviction from 2022 will remain free on her own recognizance while the case... Read more.