Temporary Protected Status Holders Celebrate Victory Over Trump Policy, Protecting the Rights of 400,000+ People
By Julie McCaffrey LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA — Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders and their U.S. citizen children…
COURT WATCH: Physical Impairment Overlooked during Field Sobriety Test, Officer Unaware of NHTSA Protocol, Trial Court Told
By Sarah Chayet VAN NUYS, CA – In closing arguments at trial here in Los Angeles County…
COURT WATCH: Preliminary Hearing – Woman Charged with Felony Arson; Officer Testimony Contradicts Charge, Defense Claims
By Estrella Torres LOS ANGELES, CA – During a preliminary hearing in Los Angeles County Superior Court…
COURT WATCH: High Initial Bail Lowered Very Slightly for Accused Unable to Afford It
By Xinhui Lin LOS ANGELES, CA – In a recent preliminary hearing at the Los Angeles County…
LAWSUIT: Veteran Black LAPD Officer Forced to Resign after Enduring Racial and Disability Discrimination, Claim Lawyers
By Bryan Miller LOS ANGELES, CA – Nathaniel Bender, who West Coast Employment Lawyers describes as a…
Defenders of Justice Urges Votes for Non-Prosecutors for Los Angeles Judge Seats
By The Vanguard Staff LOS ANGELES, CA – A group here continues to try to convince voters…
COURT WATCH: Preliminary Hearing – Witness Testimony Contradicts Accused’s Charges
By Vy Tran LOS ANGELES, CA — A preliminary hearing last week in Los Angeles County Superior…
COURT WATCH: Prosecutor Opposes Military Diversion, Charges Accused Already Lacks Motivation in Treatment – Judge OKs Alternatives
By Sarah Chayet VAN NUYS, CA – Judge David Hizami late last week in Los Angeles Superior…
COURT WATCH: Court Denies Judicial Diversion; Unhoused Accused Unable to Afford Court-Ordered Classes
By Sarah Chayet VAN NUYS, CA – Deputy Public Defender Nikki D. Herst-Cook’s request that an unhoused…
COURT WATCH: Judge Dismisses Charge after Prosecution Lacks Evidence of Intent against Mental Health-Challenged Accused
By Xinhui Lin LOS ANGELES, CA – At a preliminary hearing here in Los Angeles County Superior…
California ACLUs Announce Opposition to Prop. 1 on State Ballot, Claiming Measure Will Harm Communities
By Jonathan Nunez and Joey Lo LOS ANGELES, CA – Multiple California American Civil Liberties Union affiliates…
COURT WATCH: Judge Selects Middle-Term Sentence Despite Defense Deeming It an ‘Unserious Robbery’
By Jenna Tooley LOS ANGELES, CA- During a sentencing hearing in the Los Angeles County Superior Court…
COURT WATCH: Insufficient Filing of Supplemental Report Almost Leads to Delayed Hearing, Frustrating Defense and Judge
By Vy Tran LOS ANGELES, CA — Judge Laura Weis-Birnstein decided to take matters into her own…
Supreme Court Allows West Point Academy to Continue to Consider Race in Application Process
WASHINGTON — On Friday, the Supreme Court declined the emergency request by conservative group Students for Fair…
Alabama Executes Kenneth Smith Using Nitrogen Gas, Igniting Debate Over Cruelty and Ethics
By Jenna Tooley MONTGOMERY, AL— In a controversial turn of events, the state of Alabama executed…
ACLU Supports Appeals Court Temporarily Blocking Florida Law Restricting Homeownership for Chinese Immigrants
By Jenna Tooley TALLAHASSEE, FL— In a significant development, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has issued…
Legal Battle Unfolds as Ohio Pastor Faces 18 Zoning Charges for Providing Shelter for Unhoused
By Jenna Tooley BRYAN, Ohio— In a significant legal development, an Ohio pastor, Chris Avell, is…
Student Opinion: The Evolution of Hollywood Horror Films
LOS ANGELES — While renowned primarily for its late 20th-century classics, such as “Halloween” and “Friday the…
Perspectives from Resident Assistants
LOS ANGELES — Residential Assistants at UCLA continue to make a positive impact and create environments for…
COURT WATCH: Judge Denies Motion to Reduce Felony Charge after Defense Questions Value of Stolen Goods, Facial Recognition Identification
By Sarah Chayet VAN NUYS, CA – Judge Diego H. Edber denied a defense motion to reduce…
