CA Legislation Introduced, Designed to Hold Social Media Platforms Accountable for Promotion of Harm to Kids
By Rena Abdusalam SACRAMENTO, CA – California State Sen. Nancy Skinner, D-Berkeley, has introduced SB 287, which…
Vanguard social justice articles involving criminal justice reform
Commentary: In Search of Dignity and Safety
by Dr. Joan Parkin The passage of SB 132, which allows incarcerated transgender, non-binary and intersex people…
Guest Commentary: The Death Penalty Doesn’t Reflect Our National Values. Why Is the Biden Administration Still Pursuing It?
The trial of Sayfullo Saipov provides a test case for whether Biden will keep his promise to…
Looking Back: Holding Officials Engaged in Misconduct Criminally Liable
By Jeffrey Deskovic “Looking back” will feature reprints of articles that Jeff previously wrote while a columnist…
Bill to Ban ‘Willful Defiance’ School Suspensions Authored by CA State Senator Nancy Skinner
By Cynthia Hoang-Duong and Destiny Gurrola BERKELEY, CA – East Bay State Senator Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley) announced…
In Wake of Tyre Nichols’ Death, Professor Charges ‘Truth Is Out There…Body Cameras Are Not Going to Save Americans’ from Police
By Daphne Ho and Ramneet Singh BROOKLYN, NY – Following release of the footage of the Tyre…
Family Sues, Seeks Justice for Man Shot in Back and Killed by Culver City Police
By Alyssa Eng CULVER CITY, CA – A federal wrongful death lawsuit filed this week by the…
Student Opinion: The Violence Plaguing the US Should Not Be Considered Normal
By Ariana Ceballos The start of the new year shined a strong light on the violence that…
Judge Denies Motion to Recuse DA’s Office in McAlister Case (updated)
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco, CA – A week after hearing oral arguments on…
I Am Black, I Am Cold, I Am Lonely
A by Carletha I walked into a room, as most of the correctional officer would call it,…
DOJ Amends Capital Crimes Section, Federal Capital Habeas Project Responds
By Ramneet Singh WASHINGTON, DC – The Federal Capital Habeas Project put out a statement this week…
ACLU California Affiliates Endorse Reparation Task Force’s Interim Report
By Cynthia Hoang-Duong SACRAMENTO, CA – Addressing the chair of the Task Force to Study and Develop…
Tyre Nichols Family Attorney Delivers Call to Action for ‘Justice’ against Police Brutality
By Caleigh Carlisle MEMPHIS, TN – During the funeral of Tyre Nichols, Benjamin Crump, Nichols’ family attorney,…
Judge Grants Motion to Test Gun in 45-Year-Old Wrongful Conviction Case
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Fresno, CA – The legendary 88-year-old attorney Tony Serra on Tuesday…
Charges Dropped against Men Who Spent 2 Years in Jail Accused of Murder of Famous Investigator – SF Public Defender Blames Court Backlog for Unconstitutional Delay
By The Vanguard Staff SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Two men held in county jail here for two years…
At Tyre Nichols Funeral, Vice President Kamala Harris Condemns Police Brutality and Urges Police Reform
By Michael Apfel and Audrey Sawyer MEMPHIS, TN — Vice President Kamala Harris this week appeared on…
Equal Justice Initiative Argues after Tyre Nichols Killing It’s Time to Seriously Reconsider Eliminating Police Qualified Immunity
By Brinda Kalita and Destiny Gurrola MEMPHIS, TN –Equal Justice Initiative argues in “Eliminating Barriers to Police…
Tragically a Young Police Officer Loses His Life, But Right Wing DA’s Blame Governor, Legislature For Shooting of Selma Police Officer
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor It was a tragic shooting, as 24 year old Selma Police…
Study Charges California’s Lake County Failing Indigent Clients; Suggests $4.65 Million Fix, State Accepting More Responsibility to Aid Counties in Providing Help for Those Who Can’t Afford Attorney
By Cres Vellucci The Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief LAKEPORT, CA – Often “unprepared” lawyers who may not…
Commentary: The CDCR Grievance Process Is Broken
By Richard Evans The CDCR grievance procedure implemented 3-25–20 (Title 15, 3481-3485) is nothing but problematic. I’ve…
