A coalition of 20 attorneys general and three state governors have filed an amicus brief in support of Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s defense against President Donald Trump’s attempt to federalize the Illinois National Guard and deploy out-of-state troops into Chicago without the state’s consent, arguing that the president’s actions are unlawful, unconstitutional, and undemocratic.
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the Better Informed Decisions (BID) Act into law, allowing judges to review evidence as cases develop and make better-informed decisions on whether charges should proceed as misdemeanors or felonies, increasing fairness and efficiency in the justice process.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has accused the Trump administration of weaponizing the Department of Justice for political retribution and undermining democratic norms, in response to the politically motivated indictment of former FBI Director James Comey.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a bill banning masked law enforcement, in contrast to the federal government’s use of masked agents to disperse protests in Chicago, highlighting the need for transparency and accountability in policing.
Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 627, the “No Secret Police Act”, making California the first state in the nation to prohibit law enforcement officers from concealing their identities with ski masks or other face coverings while carrying out official duties.
Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed 15 new Superior Court judges across California, reflecting his administration’s commitment to ensuring the state’s judiciary is highly qualified and representative of the people it serves.
Former Antioch police officer Devon Wenger was convicted of conspiracy against rights for using excessive force and concealing misconduct, marking a step towards accountability in the investigation into the Antioch Police Department.
AB 1376, which would end endless probation for youth in California, has the potential to give them more of a voice in their personal situation and allow them to move forward, rather than being stuck in a revolving door of the juvenile justice system.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has called on Governor Gavin Newsom to veto the No Secret Police Act, SB 627, which bans federal and local law enforcement, including ICE, from wearing ski masks and other forms of extreme masking, while Senator Scott Wiener has issued a strong statement in support of the bill.
The California Legislature has passed the No Secret Police Act (SB 627), which prohibits law enforcement from concealing their faces with extreme masking, and is now awaiting the Governor’s signature.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against Los Angeles County, the Sheriff’s Department, and Correctional Health Services, alleging ongoing unconstitutional and inhumane conditions in the county’s jails, citing overcrowding, understaffing, and lack of medical care.
The U.S. Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to resume immigration raids in Los Angeles based on race, language, job, or location, sparking outrage from politicians, advocates, and plaintiffs.
The U.S. Supreme Court reversed two lower court rulings in Vazquez Perdomo v. Noem, allowing federal immigration agencies to continue using enforcement practices that critics call unconstitutional and racially discriminatory.
California officials have condemned the Trump administration’s deployment of thousands of National Guard soldiers and U.S. Marines to Los Angeles, citing an estimated $120 million cost to taxpayers and a violation of long-standing civil-military limits.
The California Legislature has condemned the Trump administration’s immigration raids and use of military forces in Los Angeles, declaring the deployments unlawful under the Posse Comitatus Act.
A federal court permanently blocked the Trump Administration from using federalized California National Guard troops and U.S. Marines for law enforcement in Los Angeles, ruling that the deployment violated the Posse Comitatus Act and infringed on state sovereignty.
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President Donald Trump threatened to send the National Guard into San Francisco, prompting pushback from Governor Gavin Newsom, city leaders, and residents, who argued that the city is becoming safer and cleaner.
California leaders accused the Trump administration of intimidation tactics after masked federal agents disrupted a redistricting press conference in Los Angeles, leading to the arrest of a strawberry vendor and sparking criticism of the Border Patrol’s actions.
CHIRLA and State Sen. María Elena Durazo condemned immigration raids in Los Angeles County that left one worker dead and 11 people arrested, calling them “lawless, cruel” and “political theater” respectively.