Groups Call for Abolition of DBI in US; File Human Rights Complaint with UN
Groups argue “Death by Incarceration” is torture and violates ban on racial discrimination by David M. Greenwald…
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Faith Groups Decry Biden’s Plans to Expand Title 42, Call for Humane and Welcoming Asylum System
Special to the Vanguard Washington, DC – The Biden administration reportedly the Biden administration plans to expand…
State Investigation Reveals Racial Disparities in Student Discipline and Police Involvement
by Jodi S. Cohen, ProPublica, and Jennifer Smith Richards, Chicago Tribune At Illinois’ largest high school district,…
CA Governor Signs Bill Shielding Youth from ‘Coercive, Deceptive’ Interrogation by Law Enforcement
By Vanguard Staff SACRAMENTO, CA – A CA measure that will shield youth from “coercive, manipulative and…
Man Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison for ‘Dissuading’ Witness, and Ordered to have No Contact with Children
By Leila Katibah SANTA BARBARA, CA – After being found guilty of a felony charge of dissuading…
Judge Denies Release to Man Charged with Concealed Weapon on University Grounds
By Wayne Chan WOODLAND, CA— Yolo County Superior Court Judge David Reed this week denied Deputy Public…
Yolo DA Discusses Racial Blind Charging in Yolo County and Beyond
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Woodland, CA – The Yolo County District Attorney’s Office has touted…
Commentary: Jenkins Has a Big Lead in SF – Or Does She?
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco, CA – Brooke Jenkins rolled out a new poll…
Guest Commentary: Disability Rights California Disappointed with Governor Newsom’s Signing of SB 1338 (Umberg) CARE COURT into Law
This comes at a loss for people with disabilities and particularly to Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and LGBTQ+…
State, Local Lawmakers Attack ‘Politically Motivated’ Effort to Remove Progressive Philly DA – Call It ‘Stunt’
By The Vanguard Staff PHILADELPHIA, PA – Civic leaders and elected officials rallied here Wednesday on behalf…
Sounds of Distress Fill Courtroom as Judge Denies Release, Sets $20,000 Bail
By Daniella Espinoza OAKLAND, CA – An arraignment ended Tuesday with high emotions and a not guilty…
Judge Disagrees with Appeals Court Decision, but Concedes; DA to Decide to Retry Case – Or Not.
By Ivan Villegas WOODLAND, CA – “Personally, I think the Fourth District Court of Appeal’s decision is…
Man Tells Court He’ll Represent Himself in DUI Case for ‘No Particular Reason’
By Talia Kruger VENTURA – A man appeared in Ventura County Superior Court this week as…
Guest Commentary: Youth Defender Unit Leader Calls DA’s Juvenile Policy ‘Harmful’
By Emily Goldman San Francisco, CA (Editor’s note: On September 13, 2022, Emily Goldman, the Managing Attorney…
Ethnic Caucus Leadership Applaud Governor’s Executive Order on Equity and Highlights the Racial Equity Commission
The Executive Order’s overarching goals and actions of the newly created Racial Equity Commission institutionalizes a clear…
Pamela Price Earns Major Endorsement from Democratic Clubs in Bid to Become Alameda DA
Price secured endorsement from Tri Valley Democrats of Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton and San Ramon, as well as…
Federal Judge Blocks Arizona Law that Limits Recording Police Officers
By Ava Schwartzapfel PHOENIX, AZ – A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction against a potential…
Parties Not on Same Page Regarding New Felony Charge against Accused
By Daniella Dueñas WOODLAND, CA – “It doesn’t sound like the parties are on the same page…
Judge Denies Warrant Recall Request Despite Accused’s Acceptance into Rehab Program
By Tommy Nguyen VENTURA, CA – During Jose Jasso’s warrant arraignment hearing earlier this week, a Ventura…
SF District Attorney Lays Out New Juvenile Justice Policy
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco, CA – San Francisco DA Brooke Jenkins announced on…
