Ex-DOJ Attorneys Condemn Trump Administration’s Police Accountability Rollback
Three former DOJ trial attorneys have criticized the Trump administration for canceling an agreement between Minneapolis and the DOJ that required police to de-escalate... Read more.
Report Urges Halt to Automatic Adult Court Charges for Youth Offenders
The Sentencing Project has released a report showing that automatic charging of youth in adult courts has had a detrimental impact on youth well-being and community... Read more.
Judge Issues Injunction against Trump Administration’s Arrest Practices in D.C.
A federal judge has issued an injunction blocking the Trump administration from arresting immigrants in Washington, D.C. without a warrant or probable cause, following... Read more.
Solano County Faces $229M Lawsuit over Controversial Property Sale
Two property owners are suing Solano County for more than $229 million, alleging the county illegally sold their private land at auction far below its stated market... Read more.
Fired Immigration Judges Warn Dismissals Threaten Americans’ Right to Due Process
Three former immigration judges warned that the Trump administration's continued firings and understaffing of immigration courts threaten constitutional due process... Read more.
Newsom Reports Success in Statewide Public Safety Efforts, Citing Surge in Recovered Stolen Property
Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California's public safety investments have resulted in a significant increase in arrests, prosecutions, and recovered stolen... Read more.
San Francisco Public Defenders Warn Caseload Crisis Is Forcing Unavailability Declarations
The San Francisco Public Defender's Office is facing an overload of cases due to increased complexity of laws and digital evidence, leading to potential release... Read more.
Court Watch: SF Judge Rejects Defense Request for Gun Data in Criminal Case
Judge Teresa M. Caffese denied a motion to compel filed by Deputy Public Defender Christopher Fox-Lent, rejecting his request for the San Francisco Police Department... Read more.
COURT WATCH: Yolo County Judge Denies Motion for Release to Residential Treatment Program Despite Plea for Help
The accused requested to be released to a residential treatment program for drug and mental health issues, but the motion was denied due to public safety concerns... Read more.
Court Watch: Judge Rules Forgery Conviction Irrelevant in Impeachment of Murder Witness
Judge Michael McNaughton ruled that a witness's prior forgery conviction could not be used to impeach her credibility in a murder trial, as it occurred after her... Read more.