Idaho to Implement Firing Squad as Primary Method of Capital Punishment
Idaho has temporarily halted executions while the state prepares to implement the firing squad as its primary method of capital punishment, with no executions expected... Read more.
Trial of Carlos Dominguez Resumes with Final Witness Testimony
Dr. Stephen Weiner testified that Carlos Dominguez was severely psychotic at the time of the stabbings, believing he was being chased by a supernatural being, and... Read more.
Oregon’s Public Defense Crisis Worsens, with 4,400 Unrepresented Individuals
Oregon is facing a constitutional crisis with thousands of people in the legal system without access to an attorney, prompting Gov. Tina Kotek to request a 12-month... Read more.
ACLU Challenges Trump Rollbacks as Communities Demand Police Accountability
The ACLU has launched the Seven States Safety Campaign to hold law enforcement accountable for systemic abuse, after Trump's executive order encouraged police brutality... Read more.
Ex-Girlfriend Testifies about Carlos Dominguez’s Deteriorating Mental Health
Dominguez's former girlfriend testified about his deteriorating mental health and unusual behavior, while the prosecution called a witness who reviewed surveillance... Read more.
Yolo County Superior Court Hears Testimony on Suspect’s Mental State
Carlos Reales Dominguez is on trial for the murders of David Breaux and Karim Abou Najm and the attempted murder of Kimberlee Guillory, with the defense questioning... Read more.
Expert Testimony and Eyewitness Account Disputes Mark Latest Developments in Carlos Dominguez Trial
Carlos Reales Dominguez is on trial for two counts of murder and one count of attempted murder in the stabbing deaths of David Breaux and Karim Abou Najm and the... Read more.
Disparities in Crime Enforcement Persist in NYC Despite Progress
New York City's criminal legal system is facing renewed tensions over public safety, enforcement practices, and racial disparities, with recent declines in crime... Read more.
Biden’s Clemency Plan Released 2,100 Black Men from Life Drug Sentences
Over 2,100 individuals serving "extreme, outdated, and racially disparate federal prison terms" have been granted commutations by President Joe Biden, with the vast... Read more.
Civil Rights Groups Sue DHS over Staffing Cuts to Watchdog Agencies
Three civil rights organizations have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, challenging recent staffing cuts that eliminated key civil... Read more.