COURT WATCH: Judge Remands Two Accused Women Into Custody, Citing Concerns for Victim and Court Order Violations
By Samantha Williams STOCKTON, Calif. — A San Joaquin County Superior Court judge declined Tuesday morning to…
COURT WATCH: Defense Raises Mental Health, Documentation Concerns in Sex Offender Registration Case
By Adrienne May Orense NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Questions over mental health records and documentation in California’s…
COURT WATCH: Defense Raises Fifth Amendment Concerns Over Witness Cross-Examination in Manslaughter Case
By Melina Ramirez MERCED, Calif. — Defense counsel raised Fifth Amendment concerns in Merced County Superior Court…
Federal Judge Blocks Santa Rosa from Penalizing Homeowner Who Feeds Unhoused Neighbors
By David M. Greenwald SANTA ROSA, Calif. — A federal judge has temporarily barred the city of…
Advocates Press Riverside to Reverse Affordable Housing Rejection Ahead of Civil Rights Mediation
by David Greenwald RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Housing and civil rights advocates are pressing Riverside officials to reverse…
Report Documents Sexual and Violent Crimes by Immigration Agents, Raising Questions About Federal Accountability
By Ellie Jae Hyun Chae OIA, VIRTUAL PANEL — A report by the Ohio Immigration Alliance documenting…
Sixth Circuit Denies Officer Immunity in Tasing of Nonviolent Protester
By Owen Harrison CINCINNATI, Ohio — In a victory for Fourth Amendment protections and police accountability, the…
Federal Court Appoints Monitors to Investigate CBP, ICE Compliance With Flores Settlement
By Anastasia Mungaray LOS ANGELES — A federal judge on Monday appointed two independent monitors with broad…
DOJ Finds Insufficient Evidence for Criminal Charges in Fatal Fullerton Police Shooting
By Lucia Castrejon OAKLAND, Calif. — California Attorney General Rob Bonta and the California Department of Justice…
COURT WATCH: Defense Urges Jury to Separate Serious Child Abuse Allegations From Burden of Proof
By Arisha Bhattacharya and Pranathi Srinivasa NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — More than three years after an accused…
COURT WATCH: Taxi Driver Charged with Passenger’s Gun Possession, Denied Access to His Vehicle
By Barbara Kay BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A public defender in Kings County Criminal Court asked a judge…
San Quentin Research Finds Community Connection Can Help Drive Rehabilitation
Research conducted by San Quentin Rehabilitation Center volunteer Amanda Weitman indicates that community volunteers and robust rehabilitative programming are pivotal in enabling incarcerated individuals to address trauma, commit to personal transformation, and reduce recidivism. The findings emphasize the significant role of external engagement in fostering positive self-perception and cultivating hope for successful reintegration into society.
Op-ed | Our Competition Is the Problem, Not Each Other
Julius Jackson, Chief Executive Officer of Life House Reentry, asserts that Sacramento community organizations must prioritize collaborative efforts and accountability mechanisms through initiatives such as the newly formed Results Table coalition to effectively address pervasive issues including homelessness and recidivism.
Trump Administration Cuts Prompt Elimination of Key Latino Student Programs in California
Colleges and universities across California have eliminated or scaled back programs and services previously supported by federal Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) grants. This action follows the Trump administration’s decision to withhold new grant allocations, despite federal budget provisions for such programs.
Meditations: Why Did Jesus’ Mission Fail?
Martin LeFevre’s opinion piece asserts that Jesus was a mortal individual who experienced unexpected political betrayal, rather than a divine figure accepting a preordained sacrifice. The author further draws parallels between this historical narrative of corruption and the contemporary political landscape of the United States.
They Sell the War. You Pay for It
The operational framework of the American military-industrial complex establishes a fundamental dichotomy, wherein military personnel are subjected to directives carrying inherent risk of fatality, while defense contractors and associated officials prioritize the acquisition of lucrative contractual agreements.
Letter: Former Commissioner Pushes Davis to Ban Controversial G.L.O.V.E. Technology
Former Davis Police Accountability Commission Chair Dillan Horton urged current commissioners to recommend a ban on Generated Low Output Voltage Emitter (G.L.O.V.E.) technology. Horton’s appeal cited recent reports of the device’s procurement by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and its deployment by law enforcement, including the Omaha Police Department’s use with school resource officers.
Congressional Hearing Scrutinizes ICE Use of Force and Accountability after Colombian Father’s Death
Members of Congress convened a shadow hearing in Biddeford, Maine, to scrutinize the fatal shooting of Colombian immigrant Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and to examine broader issues of federal accountability. The proceedings focused on the circumstances of Durán Guerrero’s death and raised questions regarding ICE hiring, training, and oversight.
California Bill Seeks to Curb ALPR Surveillance, Citing Civil Liberties Risks
California lawmakers are advancing Senate Bill 1013, legislation aimed at strengthening privacy safeguards for automated license plate recognition (ALPR) data. The measure, authored by Sen. Sabrina Cervantes and approved by the Assembly Appropriations Committee, seeks to prohibit public agencies from retaining ALPR data for more than 30 days, addressing concerns over civil liberties and potential misuse amid federal mass surveillance efforts.
Defendant ‘Lost in System’ As Bench Warrant Disrupts Mandated Services
San Francisco Superior Court Judge Matthew S. Kahn recalled a four-month-old bench warrant for an individual, following an appearance where defense counsel Alexander Golovets asserted the accused had been “lost in the system.” The warrant, issued due to a systemic error that incorrectly suggested non-compliance with court-ordered services, resulted in the disruption of the accused’s ongoing programs. The court subsequently released the individual on their own recognizance, pending a 60-day assessment by the Adult Probation Department for new service arrangements.