California’s Prisons Unprepared for Natural Disasters, OIG Audit Finds
California's prison system is unprepared for climate-related disasters, with outdated evacuation plans, inadequate transportation, and overcrowding exacerbating... Read more.
Naomi Klein Warns of ‘Fascist Flip’ In Climate Crisis Era
Naomi Klein's recent UCLA talk, "Fascism or Eco-populism: Our Stark Choice," examined how climate disaster, inequality, and political failure lay the groundwork... Read more.
New U.S. Attorney Challenges Jury Verdict in Police Brutality Case
LOS ANGELES — In an unusual move, newly-appointed U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli—former Republican California Assemblymember—has offered a...... Read more.
Court Watch: LA Judge Denies Motion to Suppress Evidence in Concealed Handgun Case
A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge denied a defense motion to suppress evidence in a case involving a man accused of carrying a concealed weapon and carrying... Read more.
ICE Officers Forcibly Detain Guatemalan Immigrant Awaiting Asylum Hearing
NEW BEDFORD, MA – A Guatemalan immigrant and asylum seeker awaiting his hearing was forcibly removed from...... Read more.
Attorney Detained at Detroit Airport for Handling Privileged Client Information
DETROIT, MI – As he was arriving home from the Dominican Republic, a U.S. citizen and attorney...... Read more.
COURT WATCH: Misdemeanor Shoplifting Overcharged As Felony, Defense Alleges
VAN NUYS, CA – A judge here last Thursday in Los Angeles County Superior Court denied a...... Read more.
COURT WATCH: Prosecution Objects to Accused’s Continuance on Probation
VAN NUYS, CA – A woman requested a public defender and continuance to complete the terms of...... Read more.
CA DOJ Won’t Pursue Criminal Charges against Officers in ‘Civilian’ Shooting Death
NORWALK, CA– California Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued a report indicating no criminal charges would be...... Read more.
Trump’s New Executive Orders Bans Non-Cis Genders
WASHINGTON, DC–In one of his first acts as President on January 21, Donald Trump signed an executive...... Read more.