Critics Charge CA Governor Veto Squanders Billions on Prisons
By Cindy Chen SACRAMENTO, CA – California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed Assembly Bill 2178 last week, missing…
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Supporters of Prop 6 Are Looking to End Forced Labor in California Prisons
Sacramento, CA – Few realize that the 13th Amendment to the US Constitution did not completely end…
Lawsuit Filed Against California Prisons for Arrest of Formerly Incarcerated
By Melinda Kukaj OAKLAND, CA – A lawsuit has been filed against the California Dept. of Corrections…
Anti-Death Penalty Group Notes No ‘Humanity’ in Littlejohn Execution
By Yana Singhal TULSA, OK – Oklahoma Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty questioned the state’s governor…
CalOES, Deputy Director Sued for Sex Harassment, Discrimination
Vanguard News Desk Editor LOS ANGELES, CA – A lawsuit charging multiple claims – including sexual harassment…
Congressional Dems Make Push to Change Structure of US Supreme Court
Vanguard News Desk Editor WASHINGTON, DC – Democrats in Congress here finally did it, and introduced legislation…
ACLU Advocates for Gun Rights of People with Non-Violent Felony Convictions
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – A man did not forfeit his Second Amendment rights because of a past,…
Guest Commentary: No on Prop 36 – Keep California’s Communities Safe and Stable
By Vera Institute of Justice Disclaimer: Opinions are those of the writer and do not reflect those…
California Legislative Black Caucus Touts Reparations Bill Signing after Squabble Earlier in Session
Vanguard News Desk Editor SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) late last week claimed…
Alabama Uses Newest Nitrogen-Gas Execution Method Again
ATMORE, AL — Alan Eugene Miller, 59, was pronounced dead last Thursday at 6:38 p.m. local time…
Missouri Detective Convicted for Shooting Unarmed Black Man – Found Guilty Again in Civil Court
KANSAS CITY, MO – A Missouri federal court earlier this month ruled former Kansas City Police Detective…
On Video, North Carolina Sheriff’s Deputy Tells Black Woman Filing Complaint He Doesn’t ‘Wanna Hear That Black Crap’
CONCORD, NC – A viral TikTok video captured a disturbing exchange between a Black woman and a…
Newsom Signs Death Penalty Reform Measure
Sacramento, CA – Governor Newsom on Saturday signed SB 1001, a death penalty reform measure by Sen….
Pennsylvania High Court Rules ‘Nonsensical’ Impeachment of Philly District Attorney Not Valid
Vanguard News Desk Editor PHILADELPHIA, PA – The State Supreme Court here Friday ruled the articles of…
California Probation Officers Association Urge Reform of State’s Reentry Program
By Davynn Isabella Benavides SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Probation Officers Association issued a statement last week…
Five New Appointments in Corrections Divisions Announced by CA Governor
By Andrea Bernal SACRAMENTO, CA – California Gov. Gavin Newsom last week announced five recent appointments throughout…
Editorials Provide Competing Views on Prop 36
Proposition 36 proposes to roll back on Proposition 47. This week, the LA Times Editorial Board came…
Six Arrested at California State Capitol Protesting Inaction by Governor, State on Affordable Housing
Vanguard News Desk Editor SACRAMENTO, CA – Six people, including unhoused and “struggling renters,” were arrested here…
Homeless Advocates Charge Oakland Mayor Threatens More Unhoused Sweeps
By Neha Suri OAKLAND, CA – Mayor of Oakland, Sheng Thao, has threatened more sweeps and criminalization…
Citizen Criminal Charges Filed against Trump and Vance by Non-Profit Haitian Group in Ohio after ‘Eating Pets’ Claims
By Zach Moss SPRINGFIELD, OH – A nonprofit attorney representative for the Haitian community this week filed…
