WATCHDOG REPORT: University of California at Davis, Repeated USDA Offender, Admits Illegally ‘Cooking Monkey to Death’
By Kristin Trent DAVIS, CA – A national watchdog report sent to federal regulators reveals the University…
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Cook County Anticipates New Pretrial Fairness Act
By Claire Hsu CHICAGO, IL – Cook County last week issued a press release in anticipation of…
Prosecutorial Reform Group ITCHY in California Campaign Releases Another Video of Wrongfully Convicted Man
By The Vanguard Staff SACRAMENTO, CA – Another video statement targeting “wrongful convictions and lack of discipline”…
VANGUARD INCARCERATED PRESS: Fostering Trust
By F. Orlando Wells The philosophy and culture of prison in California is steadily changing, some might…
Guest Commentary: U.S. District Judge Nunley’s Ruling in Favor of ‘Ability-to-Pay’ Bail Didn’t Go Far Enough
Sacramento County’s Broken Jailing System Continues to Violate Human Rights by the Justice2Jobs Coalition Sacramento, CA. On…
Guest Commentary: From Gang Life to Redemption: The Inspiring Journey of Davis Jones
by Rodney Wrice Davis Jones, known to many from his past as ‘Bone’ a former gang member…
Civil Rights Groups Criticize Overuse of RICO to ‘Stigmatize’ Dissent – Atlanta ‘Cop City’ Indictments Challenge Environmental, Justice Reform Movement
By Crescenzo Vellucci and Cheyenne Galloway ATLANTA, GA – The ACLU and other civil rights groups are…
More to Do? Legacy of the Rumford Fair Housing Act in California
By Julie McCaffrey SACRAMENTO, CA – This September marks the 60th anniversary of the passage of the…
In Samia Appeal, U.S. Supreme Court Sets Precedent for Admitting Redacted Co-Defendant Confessions Despite Confrontation Clause
By Cindy Chen WASHINGTON, DC – During a Supreme Court hearing in the case of Samia v….
Class Action Lawsuit Filed against California State Bar by Former Clients of Now-Disbarred Attorney Thomas Girardi
By Robert J. Hansen LOS ANGELES, CA – A class action lawsuit has been filed by former…
LOOKING BACK: Selwyn Days Round 3, Week Four
The Defense Introduces Alibi Witnesses By Jeffrey Deskovic “Looking back” will feature reprints of articles that Jeff…
VANGUARD INCARCERATED PRESS: How I Came to Forgive Myself
by Mark Daigre As little as 10 years ago, I firmly believed that in order for me…
Coalition for Humane Immigration Rights Criticizes U.S Judge Ruling against DACA
By Rena Abdusalam LOS ANGELES, CA – The Coalition for Humane Immigration Rights, LA (CHIRLA) reacted this…
New Survey Shows Tucson Residents Want ‘Holistic’ Solutions to Homelessness and Community Safety
By Holly Werris TUCSON, AZ – A new survey of Tucson residents reveals people consider homelessness one…
Under Public and Legal Pressure, Louisiana Finally Moves Children Out of Angola Prison
Special to the Vanguard Baton Rouge, LA – After more than a year of national and local…
Guest Commentary: St. Anthony’s Church in San Francisco
by Rodney Wrice Nestled in the heart of the Tenderloin district in San Francisco stands St. Anthony’s…
Justice Reform Group Opposes Los Angeles County Deal with Firm Linked to Law Enforcement
By The Vanguard Staff LOS ANGELES, CA – The criminal justice reform group La Defensa this week,…
VANGUARD INCARCERATED PRESS: OLD ENOUGH
By Arnold Joyner I’m old enough to remember when the Black Race were united as Friends. We…
HOME Act Heads to Gov. Newsom’s Desk after Passing Senate with Overwhelming California Legislative Support
By Kristin Trent SACRAMENTO, CA – The California HOME Act won overwhelming senate support in a 29-9…
After Passing Upper House, California Mandela Act Set to Become Two-Year Bill in Hopes Governor Will Sign It
By Cheyenne Galloway SACRAMENTO, CA – The California State Senate this week passed the California Mandela Act,…
