The Guardian Shines Light on Sexual Assault Faced by Women Prisoners at Hands of Prison Staff
By Julie McCaffrey and Maeve Haggerty CHOWCHILLA, CA —Formerly incarcerated Nilda Palacios sat down with the Guardian…
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Eyewitness, Victim and Wife Testify in Attempted Murder Trial about Alleged Beating
By Natalia Ruvalcaba WOODLAND, CA – Testimony from an eyewitness, the victim and the victim’s wife were…
President Biden’s $10,000 Per Student Loan Forgiveness Announcement Criticized by Students and Advocates.
By Natalia Ruvalcaba and Neha Malhi WASHINGTON, DC. – The Biden administration late Friday reported student loans…
PD Charges District Attorney Tardiness Delays Resentencing Hearing for Months
By Natalia Ruvalcaba WOODLAND, CA – Yolo County Superior Court Judge Doris Shockley argued here late last…
Domestic Violence Case Reduction Motion Denied in Stabbing Incident
By Natalia Ruvalcaba WOODLAND, CA – Judge Peter Williams here in Yolo County Superior Court has denied…
Judge Won’t Reduce Charges against Former Teacher in 15-Year-Old Case
By Natalia Ruvalcaba MODESTO, CA – Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Linda McFadden last Friday denied a…
Philadelphia DA Announces Arrest of Former Officer for Assault of Woman during Protest against Police Brutality
By Natalia Ruvalcaba PHILADELPHIA, PA – In 2020, Officer Darren Kardos allegedly took part in the assault…
Man Withdraws Not Guilty Plea and Enters No Contest Plea
By Natalia Ruvalcaba VENTURA, CA – In Ventura County Superior Court late last week, Ramon Trujillo Ravelo…
ACLU, Other Civil Rights Groups to Challenge Proposed Legislation That Would Ban Gender-Affirming Care
By Natalia Ruvalcaba MONTGOMERY, AL – Several organizations have joined the American Civil Liberties Union in an…
Judge Reduces Felony Charges after Remembering Accused and His Character
By Natalia Ruvalcaba SACRAMENTO, CA – There are happy endings in court—Judge Lawrence Brown approved a “17(b)…
Surveillance Camera Footage Trumps Defense Motion in Felony Theft Motion
By Natalia Ruvalcaba WOODLAND CA – Deputy Public Defender Peter Borruso argued that evidence was insufficient to…
Judge Denies Bail Request as Defendant Argues Innocence
By Natalia Ruvalcaba VENTURA, CA – Rosita Tumbarrios, through a Spanish interpreter, reported to Judge Nancy Ayers…
ACLU Joins ‘The Just Trust for Action’ in Efforts to Address Criminal Justice Reform
By Natalia Ruvalcaba NEW YORK, NY – It was reported by the American Civil Liberties Union Tuesday…
No Police Reform Is Only Harming Black Americans
By Natalia Ruvalcaba and Srimathi Kannan WASHINGTON, D.C. – As concerns increase surrounding America’s ongoing issue with…
Man’s 3-Year DUI Probation Turns into 8-Year Probation under the Court’s Watchful Eye
By Natalia R. RIVERSIDE, CA –Riverside County Superior Court Judge Steven Counelis urged a man to “take…
