Mental Health and Criminal Justice System: Can One Predict the Other?
By Natasha Pawar & Carson Eschen SAN FRANCISCO, CA- A recent panel with Tanya Mera, Director…
Vanguard social justice articles involving criminal justice reform
Council on Criminal Justice Establishes New ‘Violent Crime Working Group’ Following Harsh Increase in Rate of Violent Crimes
By Alexander Pleitez WASHINGTON DC – During the first half of 2021, major American cities found…
DA Boudin Podcast Discusses Restorative Justice with Danielle Sered, Looks to Expand Program in San Francisco
By Linh Nguyen SAN FRANCISCO, CA — In his most recent podcast episode, San Francisco District Attorney…
Letter from a Mother Whose Son is Battling Mental Illness
On Wednesday, San Francisco DA Chesa Boudin hosted a summit on behavioral health issues. Prior to the…
San Francisco District Attorney Holds Summit on Mental Health Crisis Facing City
By Savannah Dewberry and Joseph Shepard SAN FRANCISCO, CA – San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin spoke…
House Judiciary Committee Lets States Handle Court-Imposed Fees and Fines, Not Feds. For Now.
By Stacie Guevara WASHINGTON D.C. – The House Judiciary Committee held a hearing titled “A Fine…
CDAA Attempts to Exploit Barbara Boxer’s Attack to Kill SB 82 – There’s Only One Problem
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor El Dorado County, CA – The California District Attorneys Association attempted…
DA Boudin Discusses the Mental Health Crisis Facing the Criminal Legal System
(Editor’s Note: The following were opening remarks by San Francisco DA Chesa Boudin at Manny’s in San…
EXPERT: Why Viral San Francisco Shoplifting Video Shouldn’t Send Residents into a Craze
By Paige Laver SAN FRANCISCO, CA – A viral video showing a bicylist in a San Francisco…
Investigation Launched over Traffic Stop of Black Man, Following Social Media Uproar
By Allison Hodge CALEDONIA, WI — Two separate video accounts of a seemingly routine traffic stop…
Gov. Newsom Accused of Backtracking on Announced Plan to Close More Prisons in New Budget
By Eric Grammatico SACRAMENTO, CA – Gov. Gavin Newsom and state legislators are still negotiating California’s 2021-2022…
Guest Commentary: This Iowa Prosecutor Race Will Be a Significant National Yardstick
By Rory Fleming The County Attorney’s Office in Polk County (Des Moines), Iowa has gotten little attention…
Native American Man on Life Support After Deputies Beat and Taser Him, and Kill His Dog
By Ankita Joshi INYO COUNTY, CA – A Native American man here was attacked, according to eyewitnesses,…
Donald Trump Endorses Ken Paxton for Texas Attorney General Despite Criminal Indictment
By Alexa Kendell AUSTIN, TX – Donald Trump this week publicly endorsed Attorney General Ken Paxton over…
New Biden Appointees Set to Diversify US Attorney Leadership Positions Across U.S.
By Paulina Buelna and Marcia Barajas WASHINGTON D.C. – The Biden administration is taking action to…
DA Boudin Launches Investigation into Fraudulent Lawsuits Targeting Chinatown Business Owners
By Elina Lingappa SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney Chesa Boudin has announced an investigation into a…
Stockton Community, Family Members Demand Answers in the Killing of Shayne Sutherland by Police
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Stockton, CA – The mother of Shayne Sutherland as well other…
Supreme Court Issues Major Ruling on Post-Conviction Relief Under SB 1437
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco, CA – In most states, people who did…
Guest Commentary: Biden Pick of Rachael Rollins for US Attorney of Massachusetts a Mixed Blessing
By Rory Fleming President Joe Biden has announced his intention to appoint Suffolk County (Boston) District Attorney…
LA City Council Passes New Anti-Camping Measure to Restrict Homeless Camping
By Alan Vargas LOS ANGELES, CA – Los Angeles will apparently move forward with the anti-camping…
