Witnesses Dispute ICE’s ‘Weaponized Vehicle’ Claim in Fatal Houston Shooting
The fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in Houston has intensified scrutiny of the agency’s training... Read more.
Judge Issues No-Bail Bench Warrant after Ruling Family Funeral Did Not Justify Probation Violation
Judge Vincent J. Chairello issued a no-bail bench warrant for an individual who appeared remotely from his cousin's funeral, ruling that the attendance did not constitute... Read more.
Conservative Georgia Town Says Federal Government Abandoned Proposed Immigrant Detention Center after Local Opposition
Keker, Van Nest & Peters LLP, representing the town of Social Circle, Georgia, announced the federal government has abandoned plans to convert a local warehouse... Read more.
Supreme Court’s Conservative Majority May Overturn CT Assault Weapons Ban
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal challenging Connecticut's assault weapons ban, setting the stage for a potentially landmark Second Amendment... Read more.
Palo Alto Judge Orders Release in Felony Robbery Case Over $20 Food Theft
A man charged with felony robbery in connection with the alleged theft of $20 worth of food from a Whole Foods hot bar was released on his own recognizance Thursday,... Read more.
Court Watch: SF Judge’s Interpretation of Receiving Stolen Property Charge Raises Concerns about Potential Overcharging
During a pretrial hearing, Judge John Echeverria adopted an interpretation of California’s receiving stolen property law, concluding the offense does not necessarily... Read more.
Judge’s Detention Order Jeopardizes Accused’s Housing, Addiction Treatment
San Francisco Superior Court Judge Matthew S. Khan issued a custody hold order for an accused individual, overriding defense arguments that the detention would result... Read more.
Yolo Judge Sets $50,000 Bail, Citing Accused’s Burden under Kowalczyk Precedent
A Yolo County Superior Court judge set bail at $50,000 for an individual facing a new felony auto theft charge, despite defense counsel's objections and arguments... Read more.