VANGUARD INCARCERATED PRESS: Spatial Justice and the Pelican Bay SHU
by Kevin McCarthy I can speak in regard to spatiality in the context of solitary confinement, particularly…
Vanguard social justice articles involving criminal justice reform
ACLU Commends SCOTUS Ruling that Not All Threats Necessarily Criminal
By The Vanguard Staff WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Supreme Court said Tuesday true threats—not just words…
The Appeal Reports: ‘LASD Says It Wants to Keep Hitting People in the Head’ – Hearing Judge Charges Jail’s Past Promises ‘Evaporated’
By The Vanguard Staff LOS ANGELES, CA – The ACLU of Southern California continued its battle with…
Lawsuit Claims Not Allowing Those Convicted of Felonies to Vote Violates Virginia’s Readmission Act, Leading to Excessive Disenfranchisement
By Citlalli Florez and Ximena Cesa RICHMOND, VA – Filing a “first-of-its-kind lawsuit” this week, “Today Protect…
Taking Nominations For October 19 Vanguard Justice Awards Gala
On October 19, 2023, at 6 pm at The Bank in Sacramento, the Vanguard News Group will…
Petition for Antitrust Complaint against State Bar and Chairman Filed and Decided without Complainant’s Knowledge
By Robert J. Hansen San Diego entrepreneur Justin S. Beck filed an antitrust case with four volumes…
California Judges Quietly Quitting Political Boards While Secreting Conflicts of Interest in Family Court Cases
By Fred Johnson and Susan Bassi Judges in Santa Clara County are raising eyebrows over their appointments…
VANGUARD INCARCERATED PRESS: Incarcerated Students or Prisoners College?
By Jesse Carson I have been involved in college programs in prison since 2005. I’ve taken classes…
ACLU NorCal Announces 1st Ever Complaint Database for California ICE Detainees
By The Vanguard Staff SAN FRANCISCO, CA – A California Immigration Detention Database, which can track complaints/grievances…
In Surprise Decision, California Supreme Court Rules Cops Can Be Sued Civilly After All
By The Vanguard Staff SACRAMENTO, CA – A decision announced late last Thursday by the California State…
VANGUARD INCARCERATED PRESS: The Aims of Education – When We Death Awaken
by Kevin McCarthy Before I came to prison for this offense, I had an interpersonal association with…
Leaked Los Angeles Jail Videos Show Deputies Not Intervening in Fights, Woman in Wheelchair Giving Birth in Hallway
By The Vanguard Staff LOS ANGELES, CA – Video clips smuggled out of Los Angeles County jails…
Jury Finds Former Los Angeles Police Officer Guilty of Rape, DA Gascón Announces
By The Vanguard Staff LOS ANGELES, CA – After deliberating about one and a half days, a…
‘Balloon Blockade’ Aimed at SF Mayor’s Balcony to Protest Cuts to Affordable Housing, Food Aid, Child Care
By The Vanguard Staff SAN FRANCISCO, CA – A multiracial coalition of tenants, parents, youth, child care…
Looking Back: The Practice of Using Technicalities to Fight against Innocence Claims Must Cease
By Jeffrey Deskovic “Looking back” will feature reprints of articles that Jeff previously wrote while a columnist…
Guest Commentary: Local Governments Must Take Responsibility for Police Violence
It shouldn’t take a federal investigation to address violent and harmful practices. By Jenn Rolnick Borchetta and…
State Supreme Court Approves State Bar Rule Encouraging Attorneys to Report Misconduct
By Robert J. Hansen The Supreme Court of California approved modifying the State Bar of California’s rule…
VANGUARD INCARCERATED PRESS: The Long Walk Home – Into the Belly of the Beast
By Ricky A. Ortega Sentenced to life without parole at the age of 21, I was sent…
Coalition Announced Los Angeles County Jail Action Monday, Urging ‘Budget Justice, Decarceration, Jail Closure and Youth Justice’
By The Vanguard LOS ANGELES, CA – The Re-Imagine LA Coalition, the Justice LA Coalition, and youth…
Alabama’s 30-Hour Rule Won’t Fix State’s Execution Problems, Charges ‘Just Mercy’ Author
By The Vanguard Staff MONTGOMERY, AL – The founder of the Equal Justice Initiative and author of…
