The Prone Position Comes Under Fire Again as a Black Teen Dies in Police Custody
By Natalia Ruvalcaba WICHITA, KS – A Kansas medical examiner called the cause of death of an…
Vanguard social justice articles involving criminal justice reform
Sunday Commentary: Yolo Always Falls with Tough-on-Crime Prosecutors
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Woodland, CA – Yolo County DA Jeff Reisig has done a…
Colorado Governor Reduces Truck Driver’s Sentence in Vehicle Death Crash from 110 Years to 10 Years, Calls It ‘Just Sentence’
By Amy Berberyan and Darling Gonzalez DENVER, CO – Just before New Year’s Eve day, Colorado Gov….
Social Justice Group Charges Increase in Police Shootings Real Crime Threat in Los Angeles, Not ‘Crime Wave’
By Julian Verdon LOS ANGELES, CA – With a 2021 Los Angeles crime spike dominating headlines for…
Looking Back: The Role of Prosecutors and Judges in Perpetuating Wrongful Convictions
“Looking back” will feature reprints of articles that Jeff previously wrote while a columnist at The Westchester…
Guest Commentary: New Year’s Rung in with Gas Grenades
Rowdy behavior on the eve of a new year brings a messy, sticky surprise. By Calen J….
Wide Disparity in Arrest Rates in Shooting of Black Victims Versus White Victims Leads to Reform Call by Philly District Attorney Office
By Luke Kyaw PHILADELPHIA, PA – There have been almost 2,300 shootings in Philadelphia in 2021, yet…
ACLU Announces Lawsuit Challenging New Redistricting Plan in Arkansas
By Alexander Ramirez LITTLE ROCK, AR – The American Civil Liberties Union of Arkansas, and the Law…
Commentary: Why Prop 47 and Zero Bail Are Not Driving Crime Spree
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Los Angeles, CA – The comments by Jamie McBride, LAPD’s union…
SF District Attorney Boudin Wins Guilty Verdict in Shooting of Six-Year-Old; Victim’s Father Critical of Decision to Try Convicted Murderer as Juvenile
By S. Priana Aquino SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The office of San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin…
NAACP/Public Citizen Announce Settlement with U.S. Postal Service – Grants NAACP Access to Delivery Data of Mail-in Ballots
By Julia Urquizo WASHINGTON, DC – Public Citizen Litigation Group and the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational…
Court Grants DAs a Temporary Restraining Order Preventing Earlier Release for Second-Strike Offenders
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – A court has granted a Temporary Restraining Order…
Q&A: San Quentin Chief Physician Discusses COVID Outbreak, Public Health
Alison Pachynski sees the California prison as a “phoenix rising from the ashes” By Joe Garcia Dr….
CA Appeals Court Halts ‘Bad Boys Bail Bonds’ Efforts to Collect $38 Million, Agrees Bail Companies Must Follow Consumer Protection Laws in Historic Decision
By The Vanguard Staff ALAMEDA, CA – The bail bond industry must follow consumer protection laws, the…
Prominent LGBTQ+ Organization Endorses Eric Strong for 2022 Los Angeles County Sheriff Election
By Julia Urquizo LOS ANGELES, CA – The Stonewall Democratic Club endorsed 29-year law enforcement veteran Eric…
Commentary: Heartbreaking Shooting of 14-Year-Old by LAPD Preventable
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Los Angeles, CA – Heartbreaking is the only way to describe…
Detractors Not Impressed by SF DA Boudin’s Announcement of Arrests, Recovery of $2 Million in Retail Theft Sting Operation
By S. Priana Aquino SAN FRANCISCO, CA – San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin this week announced…
Brief Filed Attempting to Protect People with Disabilities from the Death Penalty
By the Vanguard Staff Washington, DC – Some of the nation’s most prominent former prosecutors, judges, and…
Guest Commentary: LWOP Sentences on the Increase
By Kevin Sawyer and Charles Crow – San Quentin News Usually referred to as “LWOP,” life without…
Experts Maintain Unvaccinated Incarcerated Pose COVID Threat to Safety Of General Public
By Neha Malhi NEW YORK, NY – With Omicron—the new COVID-19 variant—the U.S. is going to see…
