State AGs Challenge ‘Unlawful’ Federalization of DC National Guard
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside 24 other state attorneys general, submitted an amicus brief supporting D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb’s lawsuit... Read more.
COURT WATCH: Judge Denies Motion to Withdraw Guilty Plea Allegedly Made Under Duress
Judge John S. Adams denied a defense motion to withdraw a guilty plea, ruling that the accused knowingly and voluntarily pleaded guilty to falsely reporting a bomb... Read more.
Colorado Supreme Court Orders Children’s Hospital to Resume Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth
The Colorado Supreme Court ruled Monday that Children’s Hospital Colorado must resume providing gender-affirming care to transgender minors, rejecting federal... Read more.
Court Watch: Judge Denies Request to Waive Court Fees Despite Defense Citing Unemployment
At a Newport Beach pretrial hearing, Judge Richard E. Pacheco denied a defense motion to waive court-imposed fees for an elderly defendant, who had pleaded guilty... Read more.
Supreme Court Vacates Alabama Map, Threatening Black Voter Protections
The U.S. Supreme Court vacated Alabama’s current congressional map on May 11, 2026, amidst ongoing primary elections, prompting criticism from voting rights advocates... Read more.
Columnist: Steyer Best for Governor, Cites ICE Abolition, Corporate Tax Reform
Columnist Robin Abcarian, in a Los Angeles Times column, identified Tom Steyer as the strongest candidate in California's gubernatorial contest. Her assessment highlighted... Read more.
Brennan Center Report Warns Baseless Election Fraud Claims Are Driving Seizures of Election Records
The Brennan Center for Justice recently issued a warning regarding law enforcement seizures of election materials nationwide, asserting that such actions are frequently... Read more.
Judge Denies Request for Private Counsel, Appoints Public Defender
A judge denied a request for more time to hire private counsel and appointed a public defender to represent the accused in a DUI case, citing the need to move the... Read more.
ACLU Files Lawsuit Challenging Denial of Forensic Testing Ahead of Scheduled Execution
The ACLU has filed a lawsuit challenging the state's denial of forensic testing in the case of death row prisoner Tony Carruthers, who is scheduled to be executed... Read more.
Court Watch: Transportation Costs Delay Probation Compliance in Orange County Hearing
An individual facing a probation violation hearing requested additional time to complete required program hours due to lack of transportation, which he could not... Read more.