New York Bail Reform Reduces Recidivism, Study Finds
New York’s bail reform law has successfully reduced the use of money bail without compromising public safety, according to a long-term evaluation conducted by the Data Collaborative for Justice.
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Advocates Push FCC to Protect Prison Communication Rights.
Advocates and families are urging the FCC to maintain affordable prison communication rates, as the FCC is set to consider weakening rate caps established in 2024 under a 2023 federal law.
Former Ohio Lawmakers Join Push to Abolish Death Penalty
Twenty-seven former Ohio lawmakers have joined the movement to abolish the death penalty in the state, citing concerns over racial and geographic disparities, wrongful convictions, and the financial burden of capital punishment.
Justice Sotomayor Issues Scathing Dissent over Alabama Nitrogen Gas Execution
Justice Sonia Sotomayor condemned the U.S. Supreme Court’s refusal to stay the execution of Anthony Boyd, who was put to death in Alabama using nitrogen gas, calling it “torturous suffocation” and a violation of the Eighth Amendment’s guarantee against cruel and unusual punishment.
Pamela Price Unfiltered: Episode 31 — The Law vs. The People
Pamela Price Unfiltered Season 2 Episode 1 examines the ongoing struggle between justice, race, and constitutional rights in the US, featuring a Supreme Court case, mass protests, and an in-depth conversation with civil rights attorney Carl Douglas.
Op-ed | Trump’s Attempt to Roll Back Key Civil Rights Enforcement Tool
The ACLU is fighting to protect the use of disparate impact liability, a critical tool in advancing equality, as the Trump administration attempts to roll it back in housing, jobs, and education.
Poll Shows Systemic Inequities, Health Care and Economic Instability Continue to Affect Black Families in 2025
A multi-state poll of 5,000 Black adults revealed that economic instability and limited access to health care are the most pressing issues facing Black families in 2025, with 90% of respondents stating Medicaid has been important to them and/or their families.
Yolo Public Defender Among Many to Condemn Federal Militarization of Bay Area Communities
The California Public Defenders Association has condemned the deployment of U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents to the Bay Area, calling it an alarming escalation in the criminalization of immigrants, people of color, and those exercising their constitutional rights.
Op-ed | Seven Million People Unite at Peaceful No Kings Protests to Defend Our First Amendment Rights
On October 18, over seven million people across the US came together to peacefully protest against abuse of power and show the power of unity in the face of repression.
Yolo County Attorney Wendy Casas Among 12 New Judges Appointed by Governor Newsom
Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed 12 new Superior Court judges across California, including Wendy R. Casas of Yolo County to serve on the Solano County Superior Court, in an effort to diversify the state’s judiciary.
Federal Appeals Court Reviews Claims that ICE Targeted Mahmoud Khalil for Palestinian Rights Advocacy
Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate and permanent resident, was detained by ICE for over 100 days after advocating for Palestinian rights, and the Third Circuit is now hearing arguments on whether his detention was unlawful retaliation for his political speech.
Oakland Council Faces Backlash after 7-0 Vote Weakening Police Oversight
The Oakland City Council’s unanimous rejection of the reappointments of two Police Commission members was met with backlash from the Anti Police-Terror Project, which accused the council of ignoring the law and disrespecting the democratic will of the Oaklanders who fought to create the commission.
Op-ed | What Do Alternatives to Incarceration Actually Look Like?
Restorative justice programs and other alternatives to incarceration can help prevent harm and promote healing, while keeping communities safe and reducing mass incarceration.
Community Demands Answers after Former NFL Player Doug Martin Dies in Oakland Police Custody
Doug Martin, a former Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back, died at age 36 after being detained by the Oakland Police Department, sparking outrage and calls for accountability from the Anti Police-Terror Project.
US Crime Rates Fall Dramatically, with Theft and Carjacking Seeing Record Drops
Murder rates in the US are dropping at an unprecedented rate, with data from the Real Time Crime Index showing a 19% decrease through August 2025, marking the third consecutive year of declines and suggesting a broader trend of falling crime overall.
Reisig Complains about Judge’s Dismissal of Charges against UCD Protesters
Judge Sonia Cortés dismissed felony vandalism and conspiracy charges against three UC Davis protesters who had spray-painted the university’s Egghead sculptures and other campus property during a 2024 protest, after they paid restitution, completed community service, and participated in educational activities reflecting an understanding of the artwork’s cultural importance.
Outrage and Mourning Grow in Stockton after Police Killing of 19-Year-Old Rocco Robinson
Friends, family, and neighbors of 19-year-old Rocco Robinson plan to hold a press conference to denounce the police shooting that killed him on September 9, alleging police violence and aggression, and demanding the release of all records related to the incident.
Bolton Case Raises Questions of Political Retaliation and Government Overreach
Former National Security Advisor John Bolton has been accused of sharing sensitive government information with unauthorized individuals, facing 18 counts of transmission and retention of national defense information.
Second Chances with Teeth: William Palmer and the Fight to Fix Youth Offender Parole
California’s parole system for youth offenders is failing to provide meaningful opportunities for rehabilitation, with a 62% denial rate and deep racial disparities, and must be replaced with a trauma-informed, community-anchored system that measures outcomes that matter.
Jury Finds Whittier at Fault in Teacher’s Sidewalk Injury Case
The City of Whittier agreed to pay $7.5 million to Justine Gurrola after a jury found the city at fault for injuries she sustained from an uplifted sidewalk due to tree-root damage, highlighting the city’s failure to maintain public sidewalks despite repeated complaints.