Stanislaus County Deputy Israel Morales has been arrested on suspicion of multiple sexual assaults, kidnapping, and solicitation of prostitution, and is currently facing multiple charges, including forced oral copulation and aggravated kidnapping.
San Jose’s sweeps of homeless encampments are causing more harm than good, displacing people without providing them with any shelter or resources, and exacerbating the city’s homelessness crisis.
The majority of people who commit crimes will stop doing so as they age, and the U.S. imposes life sentences on a staggering scale, making it difficult to justify the costs of keeping people locked up for decades.
The ACLU’s Seven States Safety Campaign is advocating for police reform and transparency, as President Trump’s administration is pushing for police brutality, but state and local officials have the power to implement reforms that prevent police abuse and ensure that police comply with the Constitution.
San Francisco’s shift from fear-based drug prevention to harm reduction, which includes providing clean supplies and referrals to care, has been met with criticism from some lawmakers, but has been endorsed by major institutions and has been shown to be effective in reducing substance use and preventing infectious diseases.
Harvard University has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, claiming that the revocation of its certification in the Student and Exchange Visitor Program is a retaliatory action in response to the university’s resistance to demands such as turning over student disciplinary records and eliminating equity initiatives.
Senate Bill 672, known as the Youth Rehabilitation and Opportunity Act, has passed the Senate Appropriations Committee and now moves to the Senate floor for a vote, aiming to expand parole eligibility for individuals sentenced to life without parole for offenses committed before the age of 26.
Migrants across the United States are being arrested in the hallways of immigration courts in a coordinated effort by the Trump administration, with some having no criminal records or legal representation.
AB 715, a bill that aims to prevent discrimination in K-12 education, has been criticized for its potential to empower third parties with anonymous claims of discrimination and for appointing a state-funded, state-authorized antisemitic curriculum czar to oversee the entire state school curriculum.
A Georgia police officer was arrested and subsequently resigned after being caught on camera mistreating an undocumented college student during a traffic stop, while the student and her father are facing deportation proceedings despite their release from ICE custody.
Several Army Rangers are under investigation after reports of blank rounds being fired near civilians during a mock “sea battle” at a Florida beach, leading to the suspension of 18 soldiers from the 6th Ranger Training Battalion.
The Oakland People’s Budget Coalition is calling for Oakland to prioritize funding for services and programs that uplift vulnerable populations, reallocate funds from policing, and invest in housing, low-wage workers, and community trust, while also advocating for the full funding of boards and commissions.
Restorative justice offers a different approach to justice, focusing on healing and accountability rather than punishment, and has been shown to reduce recidivism and increase victim satisfaction.
Michael Sternberg, a self-represented plaintiff, has had his federal civil rights case reopened by U.S. District Judge Andrew Gordon, challenging the abuse of process in a protracted California family court battle, while his attorney Marc Randazza has been accused of misconduct and judicial bias.
SB 607, a bill to reform the California Environmental Quality Act, has sparked debate between state leaders and environmental justice organizations, with opponents arguing that it would gut CEQA safeguards and supporters claiming it is necessary to streamline development and address California’s housing shortage.
Author Andrew Brininstool’s forthcoming book High Desert Blood tells the story of the 1980 New Mexico prison riot, which left 33 people dead and exposed systemic neglect in the correctional system, with the aim of ensuring this dark chapter is not forgotten and not repeated.
A parent and certified life coach experienced a court system that prioritized expediency over fairness and justice, leading to a restraining order being granted despite evidence showing that the petitioner had a history of engaging with her online content.
Proposition 36, a law passed in California to toughen penalties for theft and drug offenses, has resulted in over 160 felony charges in Alameda County, with the majority of those charged being Black, and has not yet led to an increase in the county’s jail population.
The Justice Department under the Trump administration has withdrawn from key police reform agreements in Minneapolis and Louisville, abandoning efforts to increase federal oversight of local law enforcement and closing investigations into several other police departments.
The Trump administration’s proposed actions to send immigrants to El Salvador or Libya without legal recourse violate the Constitution and due process, and could potentially affect U.S. citizens as well.