Los Angeles Supes Approve Ballot Measure That Would Allow Supervisors to Remove Controversial LA Sheriff
By Leila Katibah LOS ANGELES, CA – Following decades of organizing by civil rights groups and families…
Vanguard social justice articles involving criminal justice reform
U.S. Dept. of Justice Charges Officers Involved in Breonna Taylor’s Death
By Tori Gacutan WASHINGTON, DC – The four officers involved in the death of Breonna Taylor have…
Sunday Commentary: Yolo DA Says He Supports Conviction Review Unit, but Actions Speak Louder Than Words
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Woodland, CA – Earlier this week, the Yolo County DA’ s…
Letter: Advocates Oppose California CARE Court Legislation
By Shonique Williams, et al The organizations sending this letter advance and protect the civil rights of…
Looking Back: Should Those Who File False Allegations Be Charged with Perjury?
By Jeffrey Deskovic “Looking back” will feature reprints of articles that Jeff previously wrote while a columnist…
Study Finds Most People with Opioid Use Disorder Don’t Receive Proper Medication
By Amy Berberyan and Talia Kruger NEW YORK, NY – Approximately 86.6 percent of individuals who qualify…
SF Mayor London Breed Announces Opening of New Residential and Treatment Care Facility to Serve Jails, Community
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Mayor London N. Breed and The San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH)…
My View: Gascón Explains Why Crackdown in the Tenderloin Won’t Work
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor This week newly-appointed San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced that…
Guest Commentary: Overreach – California’s Executive & Judicial Branches’ Deft Strokes Undermine the Electorate’s Power and Erode Freedom
By Jesse Perez, justice system impacted youth “Our system of law requires prisoners like me and many…
Guest Commentary: Despite SCOTUS Ruling, the Biden Administration Can Prevent a Reversion to Trump’s Deportation Machine
While a memo from DHS Secretary Mayorkas is in legal limbo, the administration should still take action…
More Signatures Verified in LA District Attorney Gascón Recall Effort
By Mihajla Milovanovic LOS ANGELES, CA – County election officials this week verified that a five…
Mother of Victim Addresses Court about Accused’s Alleged Domestic Abuse
By Gracy Joslin WOODLAND, CA- The mother of a victim of domestic violence made an emotional statement…
Despite Witness Testimony Issues, Forensic Problems, Judge Rules Murder Case Goes to Trial
By Leila Katibah MODESTO, CA – After a Thursday preliminary hearing, Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Dawna…
Outrage Over Florida Governor’s Suspension of Prosecutor Opposed to State’s New Anti-Abortion Law
By Crescenzo Vellucci Jr. Vanguard Bureau Chief TALLAHASSEE, FL — Gov. Ron DeSantis’ decision Thursday to suspend…
National Effort to Reform Local Fines & Fees Announces New City and County Members
By Kacie Williams SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Six new jurisdictions were announced this week to be new…
Boudin Will Not Seek to Run Again in 2022 for DA
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco, CA – In a tweet thread, Chesa Boudin ended…
New SF DA Announces She’s Rescinding Drug Pleas; Public Defender Warns Policies Will Worsen Community Health Outcomes
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco, CA – Critics are concerned that newly-appointed San Francisco…
Guest Commentary: In Overdose Deaths, Should Homicide Charges Be Filed?
These officials say no. In many cases, it is family members or close friends who are charged with…
Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board Recommends Clemency for James Coddington – Up to Governor Now
By Vanguard Staff OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board voted 3-2 to Wednesday…
Guardian: Report Indicates Police Kill Thousands of People Fleeing, Posing No Threat
By Vanguard Staff LOS ANGELES, CA – A research group that tracks lethal force cases said this…