‘Operation Focus Lens’ Bags Arrests, Warrants in Organized Retail Theft/Shoplifting Spree in SF, District Attorney Boudin Announces
By The Vanguard Staff SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Arrest warrants were issued for five people, and two…
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Guest Commentary: After 35 years, Congress Should Finally End the Sentencing Disparity Between Crack and Powder Cocaine
Over the years, this sentencing disparity has become emblematic of both the ineffectiveness of reactionary criminal justice…
Prisoners Sue California Prison System Following Targeted Raid Against Black People
By Claude Marks / Original to ScheerPost California prisoner, Talib Williams, is bringing a class action lawsuit…
‘Smash and Grab’ Crimes, Getting Guns Off Streets Focus of ‘Real Public Safety Plan’ Announced by Governor, State AG and State-Local Officials
By Neha Malhi DUBLIN, CA – California’s Gov. Gavin Newsom last Friday unveiled “Real Public Safety Plan,”…
Commentary: DA Has Trophy Brake in Office from Truck Crash Trial
By Rory Fleming Sometimes, prosecutors don’t do their work for the right reasons. They use their job,…
Despite Record Federal Executions During Presidential Transition, 2021 Death Penalty Report Notes Fewer Overall Executions
By Katherine Coviello and Jake Wylie WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new report released this last week by…
ACLU Files FOIA Request for ICE Records Related to Detained Immigrants’ Ability to Access Legal Counsel
By Amy Berberyan WASHINGTON D.C. – The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed a Freedom of Information…
Sunday Commentary: Retail Theft Is Not Nearly at a Crisis Level
by David M. Greenwald Executive Editor For criminal justice reformers, this was not the best week. We…
Guest Commentary: Compromising the Compromised
Debate over vaccine mandate raises questions about prison staff’s obligation to those in their custody By Brandon…
After More Reported Abuse, Cruelty at ICE Facilities, ACLU and Others Again Urge Biden to Close ICE Detention Sites as Promised
By Casey Rawlings WASHINGTON D.C. – After recent reports of abuse and cruelty at the Winn Correctional…
New York State Lawmakers, ‘Exonerated Five’ Members Introduce Series of Bills that Challenge Wrongful Convictions
By Julia Urquizo NEW YORK, NY – New York State Senator Zellnor Myrie and Assemblyman Clyde Vanel—joined…
SF Mayor Declares State of Emergency in the Tenderloin
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco, CA – Following through after her strong words earlier…
Commentary: Don’t Erase the DA from the Colorado Truck Crash Story
By Rory Fleming Back in September, I wrote about how criminal justice reformers should look to make…
SF District Attorney Chesa Boudin Stands with Burger King Workers, Owed $1.9 Million from Wage Theft
By Paige Laver SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Earlier this week San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin wrote…
Death Row Defense Team Charges Prosecutors Illegally Hid Evidence from 1998 Jury, 23 Years Ago
By The Vanguard Staff AUSTIN, TX – An appeal filed here Friday in the Texas Court…
Committee Recommends Ending Three Strikes, LWOP in California
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA -For nearly two years, the Committee on Revision of…
Chauvin Finally Takes Responsibility for George Floyd’s Death in Guilty Plea to Federal Charges
By Ozzy Hernandez and Alex Jimenez MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Derek Chauvin, the former Minnesota police officer convicted…
Foundation Report: 250,000 Youth Tried, Incarcerated Yearly – 10,000 Held in Adult Jails Daily
By Ankita Joshi BALTIMORE, MD – The Annie E. Casey Foundation presented an infographic this week that…
Guest Commentary: SF Public Defender Pushes Back Against Mayor Breed’s Comments
By Mano Raju Editor’s Note: On Tuesday, San Francisco Mayor London Breed launched emergency police intervention in…
ACLU Demands Action from ICE – Condemns Detention Center Failure to Provide COVID Boosters
By Luke Kyaw WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Wednesday sent a letter to…
