2 Female Incarcerated Sexually Assaulted by Orange County Sheriff’s Deputy, Charges District Attorney
By Vanguard Staff SANTA ANA, Calif. – Two female inmates at Theo Lacy Facility in Orange County…
Vanguard social justice articles involving criminal justice reform
Looking Back: Prison Privatization – A Bad Idea
By Jeffrey Deskovic “Looking back” will feature reprints of articles that Jeff previously wrote while a columnist…
THE LONG WALK HOME: Fences Without Gates
THE LONG WALK HOME: Fences without Gates By Ricky A. Ortega Sentenced to life without parole, I…
Court Probation Deal for Former Animal Sanctuary Founder Linked to Cruel Treatment of Animals Stuns Advocates
By The Vanguard Staff WATSEKA, IL – Animal protectionists here, about 90 miles south of Chicago, are still…
Border Immigration Advocates Criticize President Biden’s Latest Asylum Plans
By Rena Abdusalam WASHINGTON, DC- President Biden’s recent changes to asylum and border policy (Title 42)—the President…
My View: Yolo Sheriff Refers to ‘Bad Folks in Jail’ – It’s a Simplistic, Dangerous View
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Woodland, CA – This was the week where we swore in…
My View: Walgreens Acknowledges They Overplayed Their Hand on Retail Theft in SF
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco, CA – Last June the voters of San Francisco…
Death Row Attorney Files Legal Action Challenging Texas Use of Expired Execution Drugs
By Leslie Acevedo AUSTIN, TX – Shawn Nolan—an attorney for death row prisoners Wesley Ruiz and John Lezell…
Interfaith Immigration Coalition Criticizes Biden Admin’s Limited, Punitive Immigration Measures
By Ramneet Singh WASHINGTON DC – The Interfaith Immigration Coalition is criticizing the Biden Administration’s recent immigration…
Guest Commentary: What’s Ahead in the Fight for Justice and True Public Safety
By Nicholas Turner and Erica Bryant In 2023, the window of opportunity for true justice is open….
Study Claims Police ‘At Risk’ of Mental Health ‘Disorder’ but ‘Resist’ Treatment
By Leslie Acevedo NEW YORK, NY – Police are at a more “substantially increased risk for operational…
U.S. Rep Denounces Death Penalty after Missouri Executes Amber McLaughlin
By Jessica Weisman WASHINGTON, DC – Following the execution of Amber McLaughlin by the state of Missouri…
Statement on the Execution of Amber McLaughlin
By Laurence Komp Holiday seasons are about life, joy and spiritual renewal. This holiday season is especially…
Dr. Joan Parkin Joins VIP
By D. Razor Babb Dr. Joan Parkin has officially joined the Vanguard News Group, bringing her impressive…
Three Death Row Inmates File Lawsuit against Texas for Planning to Use Expired Execution Drugs in Upcoming Executions
By Rena Abdusalam AUSTIN, TX – If it goes through with its upcoming executions, Texas will allegedly…
CA DOJ Report: Black Drivers Biggest Target of State Law Enforcement
By Perla Brito and Paloma Sifuentes SACRAMENTO, CA — Black drivers and pedestrians in 2021 continued to…
Guest Commentary: Sacramento County Jail Insanity
By Mark Dempsey SACRAMENTO, CA – Although my County Supervisor, Sue Frost, likes to portray herself as…
Prosecutor’s Alliance Celebrates DA Price Taking Oath of Office
Special to the Vanguard Alameda, CA – On Tuesday, Pamela Price took the oath of office and…
Great-Grandfather Lynched, Kyra Harris Bolden Becomes First Black Woman to Serve on Michigan Supreme Court
By Caleigh Carlisle LANSING, MI – Kyra Harris Bolden became the first Black female justice to serve…
Alameda DA Pamela Price Sworn In, Makes History As First Black DA in County
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Oakland, CA – Pamela Price made history on Monday, being sworn…
