Sunnyvale Family Sues ICE, Private Prison Companies over Alleged Beating and Medical Neglect
A federal lawsuit filed by a Sunnyvale family alleges Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers employed excessive force during an arrest witnessed by the... Read more.
Trump Border Wall and ICE Expansion Illustrate Long-Term Shift in U.S. Immigration Enforcement
Border enforcement agencies have experienced augmented funding and political support, notwithstanding persistent public debate. This trend included the Trump administration's... Read more.
Sacramento Grand Jury: Late-Night Jail Releases Still Pose Safety Risks
A Sacramento County Grand Jury report indicated a reduction in late-night releases from the Sacramento Main Jail since prior investigations, though it underscored... Read more.
Adolescent Brain Research Fuels Scrutiny of Harsh Juvenile Penalties
Lawmakers across the United States are currently evaluating the implementation of more stringent penalties for juvenile offenders, a policy discussion occurring... Read more.
State Budget Threatens Market Match, Endangering Low-Income Food Access
Food access advocates have formally urged California state leaders to preserve funding for the California Market Match program. This initiative, which has facilitated... Read more.
Philly DA: Ex-Sergeant Committed Official Oppression in Jail Assault
Former Correctional Sgt. Ernest Blair has been charged with multiple criminal offenses, including aggravated assault and official oppression, following allegations... Read more.
California Gubernatorial Candidates Clash over Education Funding, Accountability and Transgender Policies
California's gubernatorial election features a crowded field of candidates exhibiting sharply divergent positions on key education policy matters. These include... Read more.
New York Prison Deaths Reach Six-Year High; State Oversight Funding Cut
New York’s prison system faces escalating unrest and its highest death rates in six years, prompting renewed calls for Governor Kathy Hochul to fully fund and... Read more.
New Evidence Leads to Dismissal of Murder Conviction in 1998 Child Death Case
Stephen Martinez was released from prison after 27 years after a court overturned his murder conviction in the 1998 death of a 4-month-old child, due to new evidence... Read more.
Steyer Campaign Releases Ad Calling for Abolition of ICE, Prosecution of Agents
Tom Steyer's campaign for California Governor has released an ad calling for the abolition of ICE and the prosecution of agents accused of unlawful conduct, while... Read more.