Report: United States Cited for Multiple Human Rights Violations by United Nations
By Nikki Iyer, Riley Lehren-Chavez and Ebenezer Mamo GENEVA, CH – The United Nations recently called out…
Vanguard social justice articles involving criminal justice reform
Civil Rights Attorney Details Racist and Threatening Texts from San Jose Police Officer
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Jose, CA – Civil Rights Attorney Adante Pointer, representing Contra…
Malpractice Lawsuits Bring Scrutiny to Private Judges and Divorce Lawyers
By Fred Johnson and Susan Bassi Former U.S. Marine, Richard Garcia, has faced a number of…
Sacramento DA Objects to ‘Too Lenient’ Plea Deal for Police Officer in Death of Motorcyclist
By The Vanguard Staff SACRAMENTO, CA – The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office said last week it…
Guest Commentary: White Supremacy Is Fueling Extreme Anti-Immigrant Policy in Texas
A radical anti-immigrant bill is advancing through a special legislative session — but Texans can demand their…
San Jose Police Officer Texts ‘I Hate Black People’ – Leaves Force When More Racist Texts Found
By The Vanguard Staff SAN JOSE, CA – The San Jose police chief here told news media…
LOOKING BACK: Harmless Error – Is It Ever Really Harmless?
“The Constitution entitles a criminal defendant to a fair trial, not a perfect one.” By Jeffrey Deskovic…
Guest Commentary: Fernando Pujals – Pioneering Urban Renaissance and Mastering Placemaking
by Rodney Wrice In the ever-evolving landscape of urban transformation, a remarkable figure, Fernando Pujals, has emerged…
Organizations Demand Decriminalization of Marijuana in Letter to President Biden, Who Promised to Decriminalize ‘Pot’ When Running for President, They Claim
By Holly Werris WASHINGTON, DC – Nearly 40 organizations have called on President Joe Biden to fulfill…
REPORT: ‘Large Policing Footprint’ Not Solving Violent Crime in Communities of Color
By The Vanguard Staff WASHINGTON, DC – The “large policing footprint” has failed to solve serious crime…
Los Angeles Court Officials Claim New ‘Zero-Bail’ System Working – So Far
By The Vanguard Staff LOS ANGELES, CA – Frontline court officials are claiming the controversial zero-bail system…
ACLU Recommends Colleges and Universities Reject Efforts to Restrict Constitutionally Protected Speech on Campuses Re: Israel-Gaza War
By Kapish Kalita WASHINGTON, DC – The American Civil Liberties Union, in an open letter to 650…
California Governor’s Latest Prison Reform Causes Community Concerns over State Prison Spending Capacities
By Avery Redula and Kayla Meraz SACRAMENTO, CA – California Gov. Gavin Newsom is under fire for…
Attorney Files Motion to Dismiss San Diego DA in Antifa Case Claiming She Unilaterally Prosecuted the Far Left but Not Right-Wing Extremists
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Diego, CA – San Francisco Attorney Curtis Briggs this week…
Records Reveal Suspicious Timing Surrounding Divorce Attorney Death
Records Revealed is a special addition to the Davis Vanguard. This week’s column highlights public records obtained…
Philadelphia DA’s Office CIU Leads to Two Wrong Convictions Being Overturned
Special to the Vanguard Curtis Kingwood to Be Freed After Convictions Tainted by Former Det. Nordo Overturned…
Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price Asks Court to Disqualify Defense Law Firm in Steven Taylor Case
By The Vanguard Staff OAKLAND, CA – Attorney Michael Rains and the law firm of Rains, Lucia,…
SF Public Defender Condemns ‘Traumatic Arrests’ of Mothers in State Court by Feds, Charges It’s Designed to Evade Sanctuary Law, Deport People by ICE
By The Vanguard Staff SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The recent surprise arrests of public defender clients by…
Guest Commentary: Nolan Jones – Illuminating the Tenderloin Community with Compassion and Dedication
by Rodney Wrice Nolan Jones, a dedicated supervisor within the Tenderloin Community Benefit District (TLCBD) in…
9th Circuit Affirms Woman’s Death Penalty – CA Supreme Court Denies Habeas Petitions
By The Vanguard Staff LOS ANGELES, CA – The Ninth Circuit last week refused prosecutorial misconduct claims…