SF Bay Area Advocates Attack CA Gov. Newsom’s Call for Communities to Sweep Unhoused, Despite Lack of Housing Statewide
SACRAMENTO, CA – After the June U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Grants Pass v. Johnson, which declared...... Read more.
Washington State ACLU Files Lawsuit Against ‘Unconstitutional’ Laws Targeting Homeless in Spokane
SPOKANE, WA — After filing a lawsuit against the City of Spokane for three ordinances it claims...... Read more.
Vera Institute of Justice Charges Sonya Massey Death by Deputy – Records Show He Had Other Problems – Proves Law Enforcement Needs to be Held Accountable
SPRINGFIELD, IL — Following Illinois State Police’s release of the body camera footage from Sonya Massey’s killing...... Read more.
COURT WATCH: Judge Strikes Some Convictions, But Balks at Kicking 5 Year Conviction for Accused Because of ‘Rules’ Violations in Custody
OAKLAND, CA — Judge Thomas Stevens this week refused to strike the five year conviction for a...... Read more.
After Resigning, Fresno Police Officer Files Racism, Sex Assault Lawsuit against City of Fresno, Fellow Officer
By Nevya Patel FRESNO, CA — After being allegedly subjected to a hostile work environment, racial and...... Read more.
State Appellate Court Finding Can Lead to Dismissal of Hundreds of SF Criminal Cases for ‘Speedy Trial’ Violations
By Nevya Patel SAN FRANCISCO, CA — A state appellate court finding this week that ruled unlawful...... Read more.
Protest Leaders’ First Amendment Rights Preserved, Federal Court Rules
By Nevya Patel WASHINGTON, DC — The ACLU reports the decision that if there was no intent,...... Read more.
COURT WATCH: Judge Denies Request for Release on Accused’s Own Recognizance Despite Ongoing Health Concerns
MODESTO, CA – In a hearing for a violation of probation case in the Stanislaus County Superior...... Read more.