Statement: “Stop Racist CA Legislation AB2918 Now!”
California Teachers Association (CTA) Ethnic Caucuses of Color Joint Statement in Opposition to AB2918 — (text). The…
Group Files Lawsuit to Block AB 1955 from Going into Law
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor No sooner did Governor Newsom sign AB 1955 into law—a bill…
Governor Signs Bill That Bans the Forcible Outing of LGBTQ Students
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – Governor Newsom signed into law on Monday, among…
Civil Rights Department Files Lawsuit against Bakersfield Property Owner over Ban on Renters Using Housing Assistance
Legal action seeks to prevent future discrimination and secure monetary compensation for alleged harms to unhoused family…
Bill to Address Sexual Assault in CA Prisons Advances
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – The Assembly Public Safety Committee approved SB 898, new legislation…
Court Orders UAW Strike to End across UC Campuses – UAW Believes Judge Erred in the Law
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor On Friday, an Orange County judge granted a temporary restraining order…
Bill Would Reduce Harmful Police Referrals in K-12 Schools
By Vanguard Staff Sacramento, CA – This week, AB 2441 was passed out of the Assembly Education…
AG Seeks Permanent Injunction and Declaratory Relief against Chino Valley Unified’s Forced Outing Policy
By Vanguard Staff Oakland, CA – On Tuesday, AG Rob Bonta filed a motion for final judgment…
Major Challenge to California’s Death Penalty Filed – Highlights Evidence Demonstrating Racial Discrimination
San Francisco, CA – Arguing that evidence of racial bias in California’s implementation of the death penalty…
Federal Court Dismisses Suit against California’s Transgender Sanctuary State Law
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – The US District Court dismissed a lawsuit challenging…
Newsom Announces 480 High Tech Cameras in East Bay – Civil Rights Groups Opposed
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Oakland, CA- Governor Newsom announced on Friday that California is installing…
Open Letter: Governor Newsom Calls for Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza
By Governor Gavin Newsom To California’s Muslim, Palestinian American, and Arab American communities: California is a better…
Commentary: We Are Seeing a Widespread Rejection of Moms for Liberty, Anti-Trans Policies
by David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Since last August when the library incident and subsequent bombs threats…
California AG Files Amicus in Support of Ruling Blocking Idaho’s Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth
Special to the Vanguard Oakland, CA – The chess match on Gender-Affirming Care bans continues, with 21…
Bill Would Limit Use of Inaccurate Roadside Drug Tests and Prevent Wrongful Convictions
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – A bill that would prohibit law enforcement agencies from making…
A Week Out from Election, Prop 1 Opponents Are Hopeful
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – Citing the state’s $73 billion deficit, opponents believe this will…
AG Files Brief Supporting Chico Unified Policy Safeguarding the Constitutional Rights of Transgender and Gender-Nonconforming Students
Special to the Vanguard Oakland, CA – California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Tuesday became one of…
Following Antisemitic Incidents on Campuses, California Legislative Jewish Caucus Calls for Immediate Action by UC & CSU Leadership
Sacramento, CA – the California Legislative Jewish Caucus released a letter — signed by all 18 members…
California AG Joins Brief in Support of Transgender Student Rights
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Oakland, CA – California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week joined…
Court Grants Preliminary Injunction against Chino Valley Unified’s Forced Outing Policy
Special to the Vanguard San Bernardino, CA – A judge in the San Bernardino Superior Court issued…