Advocates Urge FCC to Reverse Decision on Prison Phone Call Rates
Nearly 15,000 individuals and over 100 organizations are urging the FCC to reinstate caps on prison phone rates after the agency suspended protections earlier this... Read more.
Court Watch: DA Pushes for Custody and Fees Despite Nonviolent Charges, Judge Orders Release
The court granted pretrial release to the accused with a no-contact order and randomized alcohol testing, but did not require the costly SCRAM monitoring device,... Read more.
Man Exonerated after 29 Years in Prison Sues LA County for Wrongful Conviction
Humberto Duran, who was wrongfully incarcerated for nearly three decades, has filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, the County of... Read more.
Court Watch: Yolo Court Denies Reduction of Sentence, Keeps Parole Out of Reach
The judge rejected defense arguments for leniency and consolidation of credits, resulting in a six-year, four-month state prison sentence for the accused.... Read more.
Critics Slam New Jersey’s Indefinite Detention of Sex Offenders after Prison
New Jersey's Special Treatment Unit, designed to keep the public safe from sex offenders deemed dangerous, has been criticized for violating civil liberties, failing... Read more.
Trump’s Use of Alien Enemies Act Raises Constitutional Concerns
Attorney Raphael Goldman has raised constitutional concerns about President Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan nationals and detain them in... Read more.
California Leads Lawsuit against Trump Admin’s SNAP Data Demand
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and 21 other attorneys general have filed a lawsuit against the USDA for demanding states provide access to confidential information... Read more.
Solitary Confinement Linked to Rising Suicide Rates in US Prisons and Jails
Solitary confinement in US prisons and jails is linked to increased suicide rates, with 46% of suicides in federal prisons occurring in restrictive housing settings,... Read more.
McNerney Bill to Combat Farmworker Wage Theft Becomes Law in California
Senator Jerry McNerney's SB 846 has been signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom, aiming to protect California farmworkers from wage theft and ensuring that agricultural... Read more.