Yasmeen Alshinnawi

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Yasmeen Alshinnawi

Yasmeen Alshinnawi is a third-year Political Science student at California State University, Sacramento. She is passionate about immigration law and plans to attend law school to advocate for equity, justice, and immigrant rights. Driven by a strong commitment to community, she hopes to use her education to support people navigating complex legal systems and help create lasting change.

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Breaking News, Court Watch, Northern California Court Watch, Vanguard Court Watch, Yolo County

Court Watch: Delays in Mental Health Evaluation Leave Accused in Custody

by Yasmeen Alshinnawi March 31, 2026 0

A Yolo County Superior Court judge found an accused person incompetent to stand trial due to mental illness, but delays in the evaluation process left the individual... Read more.

Breaking News, Everyday Injustice

Family Sues Richmond Police over Fatal Shooting of Man in Mental Crisis

by Yasmeen Alshinnawi March 19, 2026 0

A federal civil rights lawsuit alleges that Richmond police officers used "needless" deadly force against Jose De Jesus Mendez-Rios, an unarmed 51-year-old man experiencing... Read more.

Breaking News, Court Watch, Northern California Court Watch, Vanguard Court Watch, Yolo County

Court Watch: Judge Grants Accused One Chance to Complete Sentence in Drug Treatment Program

by Yasmeen Alshinnawi March 16, 2026 0

The accused was sentenced to 60 days in jail for possession of a controlled substance and 120 days for a probation violation, with the remaining custodial time to... Read more.

Breaking News, Court Watch, Northern California Court Watch, Vanguard Court Watch, Yolo County

Accused Deemed Eligible for Mental Health Diversion Despite DA Objections

by Yasmeen Alshinnawi, Nancy Carrillo, Emma Clifford March 9, 2026 0

A Yolo County Superior Court judge tentatively found an accused eligible and suitable for mental health diversion despite objections from the prosecution, who cited... Read more.