LA County Sheriff Candidate Calls for Far Reaching Investigation of Current Sheriff’s Abuse of Department Resources
By Carson Eschen LOS ANGELES, CA – Eric Strong, a candidate for Los Angeles County Sheriff,…
Vanguard social justice articles involving criminal justice reform
SF District Attorney One of 100 Prosecutors to Sign Brief Condemning Possible Overturning of Roe v. Wade
By S. Priana Aquino SAN FRANCISCO, CA — San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin announced this week…
Police Pursuit Ends with Crash; Driver Dies with No Medical Attention Rendered
By Robert J. Hansen On August 29, 2021, a vehicle crashed on Bradshaw Road while being pursued…
Sacramento Group Files Motion to Unseal Hidden Evidence in Iraq Refugee Immigration Case
By Crescenzo Vellucci Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief SACRAMENTO, CA – The strange case of Iraqi refugee Omar…
Commentary: Is Reisig Attacking Racial Inequities in the Right Place?
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Woodland, CA – In 2018 report submitted to the UN by…
Will Oklahoma Governor Spare Julius Jones from Execution?
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Oklahoma, City – This week the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals…
National, California Groups Condemn Biden Administration Abusive Treatment of Black Haitian Migrants, Demand End to Deportations
By Crescenzo Vellucci The Vanguard Bureau Chief DEL RIO, TX – Immigrant rights and hundreds of other…
Bipartisan Talks Seeking Federal Police Reform Have Collapsed
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Washington, DC – Politico is reporting that bipartisan police reform talks…
Public Defender and Former Manhattan DA Candidate Backs Khan for Santa Clara DA
Special to the Vanguard San Jose, CA – Sajid Khan has been amassing the support of progressive…
SF Public Defenders Protest against Lack of Court Hearings, Conditions for Clients
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco, CA – While San Francisco has guarded well against…
Despite Reactionary Response, Study Shows Most BLM Protests Peaceful, but Alt-Right Actions Not
By Carson Eschen and Luke Kyaw MINNEAPOLIS, MN – On the anniversary of the killing of George…
Hundreds of COVID-19 Cases Confirmed at Broward County Jail; Federal Court Approves Class Action Settlement
By Ankita Joshi BROWARD COUNTY, FL – Broward County Jail has been under fire for placing incarcerated…
Sacramento City Attorney’s Motion Reveals Drunken Incident Involving Officer Who Killed Darell Richards
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – It was a high profile police killing. Darell…
SFDA Boudin Announces Support for United States v. Safehouse Amicus Brief Advocating for Overdose Prevention Sites
By Paige Laver SAN FRANCISCO, CA – San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin joined with 80 current…
In Full Page Ad, Civil Rights Groups Urge Biden Administration to Provide Relief to Thousands of At-Risk Home Confined
By Ramneet Singh WASHINGTON D.C. – In a full page advertisement in the Washington Post, Color of…
Orange County Judge Agrees to Disqualify Himself in High Profile Murder Case
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Orange County, CA – Last month the Orange County DA Todd…
Guest Commentary: Healing from Hurt – Reflections on Recovering from Childhood Trauma
By Edwin E. Chavez When a civil war erupted during times of poverty and instability in my…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 107: Yolo County DA Candidate Cynthia Rodriguez
(Rebroadcast of Interview from May) Cynthia Rodriguez, a retired public defender is running for DA in Yolo…
Sunday Commentary: Nakia Porter Speaks Truth to Power As She Confronts Beating at Hands of Deputies
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – It was as impressive a speech as I…
Looking Back: The Practice of Using Technicalities to Fight Against Innocence Claims Must Cease
By Jeffrey Deskovic “Looking back” will feature reprints of articles that Jeff previously wrote while a columnist…
