AB 1157, a key piece of tenant protection legislation, was shelved until 2026 after aggressive lobbying by the California Apartment Association, but tenant advocates remain committed to advancing tenant protections through the “3 Ps” strategy.
The BJS report provides some insight into maternal healthcare in US prisons, but it raises more questions than it answers, and PPI is calling for more detailed, consistent, and transparent data collection to improve maternal care and ensure the health and dignity of incarcerated pregnant people.
Micheal Singleton, a Black man and father, was tased and arrested at Dallas Love Field Airport after a false accusation of drug possession, and is now seeking justice and accountability from the courts.
A study by Simmrin Law found that Wyoming handed down the harshest average sentence for drug trafficking offenses, raising questions about systemic inequities in sentencing and the need for reform.
Trump’s 2026 budget proposal would cut federal rental assistance by 43%, threatening the survival of low-income renters, seniors, people with disabilities, and families in one of the most expensive states in the country, and potentially leading to a rise in homelessness.
The California Attorney General’s Office is opposing a motion to recuse the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office from the ongoing resentencing proceedings of the Menendez brothers, arguing that there is no legal basis for recusal and that the defense is simply trying to “disagree” with the DA’s office.
The California Civil Rights Department has filed a lawsuit against the owners of Park Glenview Apartments in Oakland for allegedly refusing to rent to tenants who use Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, a violation of California civil rights law.
The National Coalition for the Homeless has condemned President Trump’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026, which would cut $26.72 billion from HUD’s rental assistance programs, $532 million from Homeless Assistance Grants, and eliminate other vital housing and homelessness programs.
The Yolo Interfaith Immigration Network is hosting a community dinner and fundraiser on June 14 at the Yolo County Fairgrounds to support local immigrants with rent, legal services, and DACA applications.
Carlos Reales Dominguez is on trial for two counts of murder and one count of attempted murder in the stabbing deaths of David Breaux and Karim Abou Najm and the stabbing of Kimberlee Guillory, with the jury hearing expert testimony, eyewitness accounts, and defense challenges to the reliability of witness statements.
A federal court in New York has issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration’s deportation efforts under the Alien Enemies Act, finding that there is no present “war,” “invasion,” or “predatory incursion” as required by the statute.
The Oklahoma Board of Pardons and Parole voted 3-2 to deny clemency to John Hanson, a developmentally disabled Black man on death row, despite overwhelming evidence of injustice, including a co-defendant’s confession, newly surfaced mitigating evidence, and juror regrets.
The San Diego Police Department has issued thousands of tickets and fines to drivers violating the state’s daylighting law, with the city potentially generating up to $3 million in revenue by the end of the year.
Medicaid is a crucial tool in crime prevention, and proposed cuts to the program could have devastating consequences, including an increase in crime rates.
The judge upheld a stay-away order prohibiting the accused from going near the Dutch Bros location in Davis, despite objections from the defense that the alleged offense did not occur at or involve Dutch Bros.
A new report from the Public Policy Institute of California reveals that fewer than half of Californians believe the state’s K–12 public schools are headed in the right direction, and that support for the state’s educational leadership is tepid, with concerns about funding, immigration enforcement, and federal mandates.
Three former Memphis police officers were acquitted of all charges in the 2023 beating death of Tyre Nichols, sparking outrage and calls for reform and accountability in the Memphis Police Department.
AB 690, a bill introduced by Assemblymember Nick Schultz, aims to ban flat-fee contracts for indigent defense and establish statewide standards for counties that contract out public defense services, in order to provide fair compensation, manageable caseloads, and adequate representation to those who cannot afford legal counsel.
Sacramento County Supervisor Rosario Rodriguez is deflecting concerns about homelessness by blaming lack of coordination between agencies, while the root cause of the problem is poverty and lack of affordable housing, which can be addressed by taxing vacancy and property hoarding, and building affordable housing.
Carlos Reales Dominguez is on trial for two counts of murder, with witnesses testifying about the attacks and forensic evidence presented in court.