BREAKING NEWS: (UPDATED) Supreme Court Orders New Trial for Richard Glossip, Ruling Prosecutorial Misconduct Undermined Conviction
In a high-profile 5-3 decision on February 25, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Richard Glossip,…
Vanguard social justice articles involving criminal justice reform
Sacramento County to Vote on Suspending $2 Billion Jail Expansion Plan
Advocates Say No New Construction Is Needed to Meet Federal Consent Decree (Sacramento, CA) – The Sacramento…
Guest Commentary: The Infrastructure of Racial Justice Is Under Attack
The laws, systems, and structures that support racial equity in America will stand strong in the face…
CA DOJ Won’t Pursue Criminal Charges against Officers in ‘Civilian’ Shooting Death
NORWALK, CA– California Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued a report indicating no criminal charges would be…
President Trump Moves to Revive Federal Executions
WASHINGTON, DC – Attorney General Pam Bondi distributed several memos to employees of the Department of Justice…
Q&A with Pamela Price: Former DA Launches ‘Unfiltered Podcast’ and Reflects on Her Tenure as DA and the Future
The Vanguard sat down last week with former Alameda DA Pamela Price who announced she is launching…
How CDCR De-Constructed a Positive Working Program (Part II)
The previous article described the PPF (Progressive Programming Facility), and what was working. Now, I will get…
Guest Commentary: What Students Lose When School Becomes a Political Battleground
The Trump administration is attempting to push its political ideals and conservative agenda on students and restrict…
Congressional SAVE Act Undermines Voter Registration for All Americans
WASHINGTON, DC – A bill in Congress that would require all Americans to provide a birth certificate,…
National Review Argues AG Bondi’s Weaponization Initiative Politicizes Law Enforcement
NEW YORK CITY, NY – In an opinion piece this past week, This is Not Restoring the…
NY City Council Member Condemns Mayor’s Decision to Bring ICE to Rikers Island
NEW YORK CITY, NY – Tiffany Caban, a New York City council member, released a statement last…
‘People Not Crimes’ Insists Civil Rights Attorney at Future of Law and Politics Confab
SAN JOSE, CA – Civil rights attorney Bryan Stevenson spoke in San Jose this past week to…
New California Laws Demand Greater Scrutiny on Book Bans in Prisons
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – New state laws demand greater scrutiny on book bans in California, including Assembly…
Venezuelan TPS Holders Sue Trump Administration Over Sudden Termination of Humanitarian Protections
Civil Rights Groups Challenge Legality of DHS Action, Citing Racial Bias and Legal Violations SAN FRANCISCO —…
Redwood City Council Backs Measure that Could Oust Sheriff
REDWOOD CITY, CA — The Redwood City Council last week voted to support a groundbreaking measure that…
Legal Experts Urge Federal Court to Appoint Independent Receiver for Rikers Island
NEW YORK, NY – The New York City Bar Association and the Vera Institute of Justice have…
CAIR Leads Coalition Urging Trump to Abandon Gaza Expulsion Plans
WASHINGTON, DC — More than 70 civil rights organizations, faith groups, and advocacy coalitions are calling on…
CA Appellate Court Urged to Resolve Voter ID Lawsuit on Merits
SANTA ANA, CA – A petition for writ of mandate was filed this week here with the…
New York Conviction Integrity Units Failing Wrongfully Convicted
NEW YORK – New York’s Conviction Integrity Units (CIU) have been found to be inefficient and even…
Federal Approval Paves Way for Oklahoma Execution of Convicted Killer
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK.- In a pivotal move in the ongoing capital punishment debate, U.S. Attorney General Pam…