Auditor Hammers State Bar for Failing to Crack Down on Repeated Ethical Violations
By Robert J. Hansen Sacramento, CA – The California State Auditor found the State Bar of California…
Vanguard social justice articles involving criminal justice reform
Guest Commentary: Why Colorado State Penitentiary Is the State’s Most Violent Prison
Try giving its residents rehabilitative programs instead of more punishment. By EC Theus-Roberts Prison has always been…
With Execution Set for April 27, Melissa Lucio Files Appeal – Even Jurors Who Found Lucio Guilty Have Doubts, Call for New Trial
By Daniella Espinoza and Nora Dahl BROWNSVILLE, TX – Attorneys for Melissa Lucio—scheduled to be executed April…
Texas District Attorneys Make Statement against Criminalization of Abortion
By Tommy Nguyen AUSTIN, TX – Texas District Attorneys released this week a joint statement addressing their…
Commentary: Has Reisig Really Been a Leader in Combating Ghost Guns? No, Bonta and Boudin Have
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Woodland, CA – Last fall I attended a press conference with…
Candidates for DA in Santa Clara County Present Stark Differences in Approaches during Candidate Forum
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Jose, CA – The three candidates for Santa Clara DA…
Guest Commentary: Alabama Wants to Criminalize Medically-Necessary Care for Trans Youth. Two Dads are Fighting Back.
Their daughters are among the transgender people in Alabama who will be denied care under a new…
Challenger in Orange County District Attorney Race Charges Incumbent Overrun by Scandals
By Paulina Buelna and Cheyenne Galloway ANAHEIM, CA – Former Marine Judge Advocate, Deputy DA, and Special…
Court-Appointed Panel Submits Report Highly Critical of LA Jails under Sheriff Villanueva
By Ava Schwartzapfel LOS ANGELES, CA— Officials here have asked for a status conference to be held…
Authors Argue the Importance of Education in the Prison System
By Delilah Hammons MADISON, WI – The Progressive Magazine published a story in April by Christopher Blackwell…
Commentary: As It Turns Out, Martin Was Not Early Released at All, Parole Had Nothing to Do with It, the Media Blew It
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – It immediately set off a red flag when…
Saylor Highlights Importance of DA’s Race at Indivisible Yolo Event
by Robert J. Hansen Woodland, CA – Yolo County Board of Supervisor Don Saylor spoke about the…
Pedroia Fires Back after Latest Attack from Reisig
By Robert J. Hansen Brett Pedroia sent an email to the Vanguard in response to an article…
Sacramento Strong Marches to Capitol in Solidarity against Gun Violence
by Robert J. Hansen Sacramento, CA – A group of around 100 people, concerned citizens, elected officials,…
Manhattan DA Declares Investigation Concerning Trump Administration Will Remain Secret
By Mathew Seibert MANHATTAN, NY – Former President Donald J. Trump and the Trump Organization are under…
Advocates, Reporter, SF DA and SF PD Note Frustrations as Backlogged Cases in SF Continue
By Darling Gonzalez SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The San Francisco Public Defender Office Monday addressed the long-standing…
New Filing in Clarence Dixon Death Penalty Case – Lawyers Claim Dixon Not Competent to Be Executed
By Catherine Potente PHOENIX, AZ – Attorneys have filed a Motion to Determine Mental Competency for Clarence…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Orange County May Have the Most Corrupt Justice System
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Santa Ana, CA – Todd Spitzer, it is hard to believe,…
A Bill to Create Humane Health Care for the Incarcerated Moving through Legislature
By Robert J. Hansen Sacramento, CA – A bill that would mandate the Department of Corrections and…
‘Refunding the Police,’ not ‘Defunding,’ Proven to Be Ineffective, Data Shows
By Ankita Joshi SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Over the last few years, defunding the police has been…
