Court Watch: Judge Allows Mental Health Diversion to Continue without Probation Oversight
A Yolo County Superior Court judge allowed an accused to remain in mental health diversion despite probation officials reporting they can no longer supervise such... Read more.
Lawsuit Alleges California Law Violates Federal Authority over Immigration
The Department of Justice filed a statement of interest in support of Huntington Beach's lawsuit challenging the California Values Act, which restricts local law... Read more.
Closing Arguments: Carlos Dominguez’s Defense Argues Schizophrenia Influenced Actions
Carlos Reales Dominguez is on trial for allegedly murdering two men and attempting to murder a woman, with the prosecution and defense presenting their closing arguments... Read more.
Judge Kelly Delays Ruling on Trump’s Supermax Transfers
Judge Timothy J. Kelly has declined to issue a ruling in the case of 21 men who were granted clemency by President Biden, but are now being transferred to the Supermax... Read more.
ICE Presence in California Courts Deters Immigrants from Attending Hearings
ICE agents have been seen in Northern California immigration courts, asking people for their names and identification, and potentially coordinating with agents outside... Read more.
DxE Defends Sidewalk Protests against Perdue Foods’ Lawsuit
Direct Action Everywhere has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Perdue Foods, which alleges that the group's sidewalk protests outside the home of a... Read more.
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California's prison system is unprepared for climate-related disasters, with outdated evacuation plans, inadequate transportation, and overcrowding exacerbating...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.