Failure to Uphold ‘Changed-Science Law’ in Roberson ‘Shaken Baby’ Execution Case
AUSTIN, TX – Not even a month ago, on Oct. 17, the date of Robert Roberson’s scheduled…
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Security Guard’s Use of Taser Leads to Man’s Death in Sacramento
SACRAMENTO, CA – A man died following a struggle with private security guards in the Arden Arcade…
Proponents of Proposition 6 Commit to Redoubling Their Efforts
It was a disappointing outcome for the folks behind Prop. 6, the initiative to prioritize rehabilitation over…
California Supreme Court Decision in March 2021 Sparks Bail Reform
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – California Supreme Court’s March 2021 decision in In re Humphrey mandated judges must…
5 Veterans Pardoned for Veterans Day; Gov Seeks 6th Pardon Posthumously for Medal of Honor Winner
Vanguard News Desk Editor SACRAMENTO, CA – California Gov. Gavin Newsom, his office announced Monday, pardoned five…
HOLD THE LINE Video Prop 6 Concerns at California Detention Centers, Rehabilitation.
SACRAMENTO, CA – Two days after the U.S. November Election, HOLD THE LINE released a YouTube video…
Studies: ‘Powerful Link Between Childhood Abuse and Later Criminal Behavior’
WASHINGTON, DC – The case of the Menendez Brothers calls for the consideration of the role of…
Guest Commentary: San Francisco County Sheriff’s Office and Distinguished Guests Honor Justice-Impacted Veterans at San Bruno Jail
On November 7, 2024, at approximately 12:30 p.m., a program honoring justice-impacted Veterans was held within the…
After Trump Election, ‘We Are California’ Promises to Strengthen Californian Communities
LOS ANGELES, CA — Following Trump’s election win last week, “We are California” launched a movement to…
ACLU Reaffirms Staunch Opposition to Trump Presidency
WASHINGTON, DC – American Civil Liberties Union Executive Director Anthony D. Romero last week, following Donald Trump’s…
Trump’s Victory Could Impact His Pending Federal Criminal Cases
WASHINGTON, DC – Donald Trump’s U.S. Presidential election win could allow him to halt his federal criminal…
Guest Commentary: How Money Works – The Overview
Since before the Renaissance, businesses have used double-entry bookkeeping to track their finances. This means financial items…
Guest Commentary: A New and Compelling Vision Is Needed for the United States of America
Tuesday night’s election results reiterate our need to offer a compelling vision for the future. A vision…
Statement: On Gascón’s Defeat in Los Angeles
By Anne Irwin, Rev. Zachary Hoover, and Delvone Michael George Gascón has been a champion for justice…
What Will the Impact of Oakland’s Measure NN and Prop 36 Hold for Voters?
OAKLAND, CA— When media outlets reported last week on the results of the California Ballot, the Urban…
REPORT: Probation Guidelines ‘Doom Many to Inevitable Further Punishments’
EASTHAMPSON, MASS – A recent report released by the Prison Policy Initiative exposed probation’s “burdensome rules that…
Guest Commentary: Deep Pocketed Donors Worked to Remove DA Price from Day One
The people of Alameda County are understandably frustrated with homelessness and crime, and they deserve real solutions….
California Voters Reject Prop 32: Minimum Wage Increase Halted
SACRAMENTO, CA – California’s Proposition 32 to raise the minimum wage appeared to be rejected with 51.9…
Passenger Pepper-Sprayed NYC Muslim Uber Driver, Charged with Hate Crime
NEW YORK CITY, NY – A passenger who pepper-sprayed a Muslim Uber driver and was fired from…
ACLU of Northern California Called Prop 36 ‘Misguided’ – Passed Anyway
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The ACLU of Northern California said this week it opposed “Proposition 36 because…
