Abolish Slavery National Network Uses Emancipation Day as Platform to Urge Total Abolition of Slavery in the United States
By Sofia Hosseinzadeh WASHINGTON, DC – The Abolish Slavery National Network (ASNN) held a rally and press…
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District Attorney Brooke Jenkins Announces Charges in Muni Hate Incidents
By Paloma Sifuentes SAN FRANCISCO, CA – SF District Attorney Brookie Jenkins Thursday said in February Joseph…
Missouri Attorney General Seeks Removal of St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner – She Calls Attempt ‘Stunt’
By Paloma Sifuentes ST. LOUIS, MO – The St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office released a statement this…
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg Sues Rep. Jim Jordan for Interfering with Investigation, Prosecution of Donald Trump
By Paloma Sifuentes & Leslie Acevedo ALBANY, NY – Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg sued Ohio Republican…
2 Whittier Police Detectives Charged with Assault for 2020 On-Duty Shooting that Left Unarmed Man Paralyzed
By Paloma Sifuentes WHITTIER, CA – Two former Whittier police detectives have been arrested and charged in…
COURT WATCH: Defense Argues Too Little Circumstantial Evidence to Charge Woman with Drugs for Sale – Judge Disagrees
By Paloma Sifuentes WOODLAND, CA – A defense attorney argued here Thursday in Yolo County Superior Court…
COURT WATCH: Judge Sentences DUI Driver to 14 Days in County Jail – Might Result in Loss of Driver’s DACA Status
By Paloma Sifuentes MODESTO, CA – A judge here Tuesday in Stanislaus County Superior Court sentenced a…
ACLU Warns of Harm to Internet Free Speech if Congress Dismantles ‘Section 230’
By Paloma Sifuentes WASHINGTON, DC- The American Civil Liberties Union wrote the House of Representatives Energy and…
SF Public Defender Tweets Strong Disagreement with ‘Regressive’ Solution to Public Safety
By Paloma Sifuentes SAN FRANCISCO, CA – San Francisco Public Defender Mano Raju this past week didn’t…
Task Force on Long Sentences Releases Comprehensive Roadmap to Strengthen Public Safety and Advance Justice
By Paloma Sifuentes WASHINGTON, DC – A task force on long sentences, co-chaired by former U.S. Deputy…
Virginia Prosecutor, After Refusing to Prosecute Some Low Level Crimes, Beats Back Political Attempt to Cut Budget
By Paloma Sifuentes LEESBURG, VA – Loudoun County Supervisors voted 6-3 last week to allow Loudoun County…
Advocates Call for Bureau of Prisons to Ditch Proposal to Allow Seizing Prison Wages, Family Support
By Paloma Sifuentes WASHINGTON, DC – National Consumer Law, the Prison Policy Initiative and Equal Justice Works…
CA Legislation Seeks to Regulate Law Enforcement Use of Facial Recognition Technology
By Paloma Sifuentes SACRAMENTO, CA – Legislation that would regulate the use of Facial Recognition Technology (FRT)…
Civil Rights Groups Call for Closing of Alameda County’s Santa Rita Jail After Another Person Dies In Custody
By Paloma Sifuentes OAKLAND, CA – The civil rights groups are protesting misconduct within Santa Rita jail…
CA Governor Releases Details of His 2022 Judicial Appointments
By Paloma Sifuentes SACRAMENTO, CA – CA Gov. Gavin Newsom has released the 2022 Judicial Applicant and…
ACLU Strongly Opposes House Bill to Ban TikTok and Threaten First Amendment Rights
By Paloma Sifuentes WASHINGTON, DC- The ACLU sent a letter to the House Foreign Affairs Committee this…
Defense Argues Officer Did Not Have Probable Cause for Search after Window Tint Traffic Stop
By Paloma Sifuentes MODESTO, CA – A Stanislaus County Superior Court judge here late last week took…
FBI, CIA, NYPD to be Sued for Concealing Evidence of Malcom X’s Murder
By Paloma Sifuentes NEW YORK, NY – Civil rights attorney Ben Crump issued a statement this week…
LA TIMES OPINION: Republicans’ Ominous Strategy to Thwart Criminal Justice Reform and Democracy
By Paloma Sifuentes and Roni Ayalon LOS ANGELES, CA- In February, a federal court “took Florida Gov….
Court Allows ICE Police Impersonation Case to Proceed As Class Action
By Paloma Sifuentes and Leslie Acevedo LOS ANGELES, CA – Class certification has now been granted for…
