The US prison system is failing to provide adequate mental health care to its incarcerated population, with over half of prisoners reporting mental health issues and only 26% receiving professional help, resulting in a system that criminalizes illness and fails at basic human decency.
The U.S. Supreme Court has granted certiorari in two federal cases involving transgender youth challenging laws that ban their participation in school and college sports, and the ACLU is fighting to protect the freedom of all students to participate in sports and end discriminatory laws.
The California Senate has passed a resolution denouncing recent federal immigration raids that have terrorized immigrant communities and violated constitutional rights, and has called for expanded legal services and emergency resources for families impacted by these raids.
Judge Robert Hood ruled that Gary Terry, convicted of rape and murder, does not have an intellectual disability, potentially clearing the way for his execution.
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law sweeping reforms to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Senator Scott Wiener’s SB 79, a bill designed to streamline multifamily housing near transit, while California YIMBY celebrated the “historic victory” but observers note that local land use restrictions, such as Davis’s Measure J, remain the biggest barriers to housing production.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has charged a Beverly Hills real estate agent with violating a state law by raising rents by over 30% after a disaster, and the real estate industry has a history of hiring hitmen to eliminate partners or competitors.
The Republican Party is supporting President Trump’s second-term agenda, which includes attempts to dismantle birthright citizenship and pass legislation impacting healthcare, immigration, and the social safety net, while legal challenges and opposition from the ACLU and other organizations are underway.
Over 40 individuals have been charged by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office in connection with incidents that occurred during recent immigration protests in downtown Los Angeles.
A federal court has blocked President Trump’s proclamation to shut down asylum at the border in RAICES v. Noem, reaffirming that the right to seek asylum is a fundamental protection provided by Congress and ingrained in U.S. law for decades.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has denounced the “Big, Beautiful Betrayal” bill, warning that it would strip care from cancer patients, meals from children, and money from working families, and impose deep cuts to public safety agencies and Planned Parenthood, while also raising costs for families and fueling aggressive immigration enforcement.
A defendant accused of driving under the influence twice was given a probation hearing and given a 120-day suspended sentence if he fails to complete all court-mandated programs and community service by May 6, 2026.
As Americans celebrate Independence Day, they must confront the reality of a deepening crisis of freedom and democracy, with elected officials being arrested and targeted by ICE and Trump’s efforts to end birthright citizenship and build mass repression infrastructure.
SB 79, a bill introduced by Senator Scott Wiener, aims to legalize more multi-family housing near public transit stations by establishing statewide zoning standards, which would help address California’s housing affordability crisis and advance climate goals.
Civil and immigration rights groups have filed a lawsuit against federal authorities for allegedly conducting unconstitutional raids in Southern California, denying workers and U.S. citizens food, water, and access to an attorney, and detaining them in overcrowded “dungeon-like” facilities.
The California Civil Rights Department has reached a settlement with Sacramento landlords Carlos and Linda Torres, requiring them to pay $37,500 to a tenant and $5,000 to the CRD, and to undergo training on housing discrimination and harassment.
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 137 into law, giving the state the power to prevent federal immigration authorities from using closed state prison sites for immigration detention, and CURB has urged state leaders to act quickly to reduce costs and prevent ICE from repurposing these sites.
A new study by the State Bar of California shows that while racial disparities in attorney discipline are narrowing, deep structural inequalities remain, with solo practitioners and attorneys of color still more likely to be investigated and face more severe disciplinary outcomes.
San Francisco County Superior Court Judge Brian J. Stretch granted misdemeanor diversion to a 29-year-old woman accused of breaking into a vacant apartment, despite objections from the Deputy District Attorney, citing her criminal history.
SB 79, a transit-oriented housing bill, has passed the Assembly Housing Committee and aims to increase housing supply, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and make public transit more accessible to residents by upzoning land near rail stations and frequent bus stops across California.
The first report from Senior Monitor Wendy Still found that the U.S. Bureau of Prisons has failed to comply with the provisions of the Consent Decree, resulting in systemic failures that have led to retaliation, medical neglect, and due process violations for over 300 individuals.