ACLU of New Jersey Files Lawsuit to Protect Rutgers Students from Deportation
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ- Six Rutgers University students, including five international students and one a recent graduate, have…
California Democrats’ Housing Push Faces Resistance from Progressive Lawmakers
Democratic leaders in the California Legislature have introduced ambitious bills to make it easier to build housing developments in existing neighborhoods, but the Senate housing committee led by Sen. Aisha Wahab nearly killed a bill that would have required cities to allow taller, denser apartments near public transit stations.
OP-ED | USDA Chief Blows the Dog Whistle of Racism
USDA’s press release uses the term “illegal alien” to justify Trump’s Executive Order 14218, which aims to exclude immigrants from federal assistance programs like SNAP, and is a racist dog whistle that dehumanizes immigrants and reinforces xenophobia.
Florida Veteran Scheduled for Execution Argues He Is Mentally Incompetent
Attorneys for Jeffrey Hutchinson, a 62-year-old Gulf War veteran scheduled for execution on May 1, have filed an emergency motion in Bradford County Circuit Court seeking a stay, arguing that Hutchinson is mentally incompetent to be executed due to a complex set of mental health conditions.
Black Man on Death Row Seeks Clemency, Citing Autism and Co-Defendant’s Influence
John Fitzgerald Hanson, a Black man facing execution on June 12, has filed a clemency petition with the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board arguing that he suffers from Autism Spectrum Disorder, was manipulated by a more culpable co-defendant, and has demonstrated extraordinary rehabilitation during two decades in federal custody.
Op-ED | ACLU Mobilizes to Defend Civil Rights from Trump Attacks
The ACLU is defending civil rights and civil liberties against the Trump administration’s anti-democratic threats, including attacks on birthright citizenship, mass deportation, and transgender rights.
Pamela Price Unfiltered: What Second Chance Month Is Really About
Second Chance Month highlights the importance of giving formerly incarcerated people the opportunity to rebuild their lives, and advocates for policies, programs, and political narratives that promote healing and reentry rather than punishment.
Oakland’s Mosswood Park Homeless Sweep Sparks Outcry over State-Sponsored Violence
Oakland officials have faced criticism for their handling of an eviction at Mosswood Park, which some view as state-sponsored violence against vulnerable people without housing, while advocates argue for more effective solutions such as community-based plans created by homeless persons.
Wisconsin Brothers Demand Compensation for Wrongful Imprisonment, High Medical Bills
David and Robert Bintz, who were wrongfully convicted of the 1987 murder of Sandra Lison, have been released after 23 and 26 years, respectively, and are now seeking $2 million each in compensation from the state for their wrongful imprisonment.
Climate Activists Urge Removal of Elon Musk for Climate and Labor Justice at Tesla Protest
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Climate activists held a sit-in at San Francisco’s Tesla dealership this week, protesting…
DHS Terminates SEVIS Records, Hundreds of Students Lose Immigration Status
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced in a Michigan court recently it does…
COURT WATCH: Defense Cites Sexism, Insufficient Evidence in High-Speed Chase Prelim
WOODLAND, CA – Deputy Public Defender Cheyanne Martin, in a preliminary hearing this week in front of…
Court Watch: Judge Grants Judicial Diversion to Young Mother Accused of Shoplifting
WOODLAND, CA – Certified Law Student Michaela Myers argued here in Yolo County Superior Court that the…
Sacramento’s Homelessness Crisis: A Hidden Crisis of 50,000+ People
Crystal Sanchez, Western Regional Director for the National Union of the Homeless, has revealed that the homelessness crisis in Sacramento is much worse than official counts suggest, with 50,000+ people experiencing homelessness, and that the city’s response is compounding the harm rather than solving it.
San Francisco’s People’s Budget Coalition Calls for Transparency and Equity in City Budget
The People’s Budget Coalition rallied in San Francisco to demand transparency, inclusion, and equity in the city’s budget process, which they say has increasingly excluded the voices of those most impacted by economic instability.
Trump Attempts to Gut the 1964 Civil Rights Act with an Executive Order
President Donald Trump has issued an executive order titled “Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy” that effectively nullifies disparate impact liability, a core method by which the federal government enforces the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and redefines civil rights in American law to focus solely on intentional discrimination.
Op-Ed | The Anniversary of Daniel Prude’s Death Is a Reminder of How Little Has Changed
Five years after the death of Daniel Prude, advocates are still pushing for reforms to end the over-reliance on police in mental health crises and to pass Daniel’s Law, which would make teams of peers and EMTs the primary responders.
Trial of Davis ‘Stabber’ Dominguez Could Last up to 14 Weeks
WOODLAND, CA – Prosecution, defense and the judge agreed this week at the trial-readiness conference for accused…
Anson County Sheriff’s Office Settles Civil Suit over Wrongful Arrest and Planted Drugs
Anson County Sheriff’s Office has agreed to settle a civil suit after a man was wrongfully arrested and charged with a drug crime after a deputy “planted” drugs in his car due to the man dating the officer’s ex-girlfriend.
Federal Judge Questions ICE’s Legal Grounds for Terminating Student Visas
Federal courts in several states have issued temporary restraining orders to protect over 1,000 international students from deportation efforts after their visas or legal status were suddenly revoked without notice.