Local Bar Association Attorney Admits to Shredding Family Court Complaints
By Susan Bassi and Fred Johnson In the wake of a contentious two-year custody battle that left…
Vanguard social justice articles involving criminal justice reform
LOOKING BACK: The Holdout Etan Patz Juror Deserves an Ovation
By Jeffrey Deskovic “Looking back” will feature reprints of articles that Jeff previously wrote while a columnist…
VANGUARD INCARCERATED PRESS: Causing Crime at the Expense of Society’s Safety
How the failure of our criminal justice system is a success to those who have prepared fertile…
Leading Organizers, Funders Launch Collaborative Project to Expand Democracy and Build Lasting Power for Communities of Color in California
By Kapish Kalita LOS ANGELES, CA – PIVOT, which describes itself as a “first-of-its-kind partnership between community…
ACLU Encourages House to Vote to Curb Excessive Use of Warrantless Surveillance
By Helen Shamamyan WASHINGTON, DC – The House of Representatives Judiciary Committee this week approved the Protect…
Former Sacramento Sheriff’s Deputy Takes Deal in Felony Illegal Firearms Case – More Questions Remain
By The Vanguard Staff SACRAMENTO, CA – There are more questions about a now former Sacramento County…
Censorship Concerns in Education Lead to Legal Battle over Oklahoma’s HB 1775
By Kayla Meraz OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Civil rights advocates here challenged the legality of Oklahoma’s HB…
Gov. DeSantis’ Suspension of State Attorney ‘Dangerous Affront to Democracy’ Charges Fair and Just Prosecution Executive Director
By Kristin Trent TALLAHASSEE, FL – Miriam Krinsky, executive director of Fair and Just Prosecution (FJP), called…
Alameda DA Campaign Asks Fair Political Practices Commission to Investigate Recall Committee
Special to the Vanguard Oakland, CA – District Attorney Pamela Price’s campaign attorneys wrote a letter Thursday…
Sacramento City Pays $3 Million to Woman Blinded by Indiscriminate Firing of Rubber Bullet – Officer Doesn’t Pay, but Taxpayers Do
By The Vanguard Staff SACRAMENTO, CA – A woman blinded by a Sacramento police officer rubber bullet…
Budget Group Demands ‘Accountability’ from California Prison Agency
By The Vanguard Staff SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Dept. of Corrections should “comprehensively explore opportunities for…
Los Angeles Judge Ignoring California Bail Law, Loyola Law Prof Charges in Complaint
By The Vanguard Staff LOS ANGELES, CA – The Presiding Judge of the Los Angeles County Superior…
SF Public Defender’s Office Seeks Racial Justice Act Claim in Police Shooting Case
Special to the Vanguard San Francisco, CA – The San Francisco Public Defender’s Office announced Wednesday that…
Official: Alameda District Attorney Recall Election Could Cost Residents Upwards of $20 Million
By The Vanguard Staff OAKLAND, CA – A new recall process to be used in a proposed…
Police Free LAUSD Coalition Offers $$, Solutions to LA Schools’ Over Policing of Minority Students
By Avery Redula LOS ANGELES, CA – The Police Free LAUSD Coalition this week said its goal…
Open Letter to Rob Bonta Re: In-Custody Deaths at County Jails in San Diego and Alameda
Dear Mr. Bonta, Destination Freedom is a nonprofit prisoner and human rights advocacy organization. For the past…
Community Groups Claim Victory in Battle to Stop Nearly $1 Billion Sacramento Main Jail Expansion after County Announces ‘Pause’
By Crescenzo Vellucci The Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief SACRAMENTO, CA – Sacramento community groups – which last…
Sacramento District Attorney Amends Complaint against City, Claims Homeless Allowed to Pollute Rivers – Mayor Calls New DA Attacks ‘Media Stunt’
By Crescenzo Vellucci The Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief SACRAMENTO, CA – Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho…
NIJ Report: Impact of False or Misleading Forensic Evidence on Wrongful Convictions
By Yana Singhal WASHINGTON, DC – The National Registry of Exonerations has recorded over 3,000 cases of…
Nonprofit Founder Poised to Flee as Ex Wives Demand Fair Trials and Return of Funds Taken from Duped Donors
By Susan Bassi and Fred Johnson The Tainted Trials, Tarnished Headlines Stolen Justice series is an ongoing…
