California DOJ Releases Report on Death of Che Noe Zuniga Jr.; Won’t Charge Bakersfield Office, Provides Recommendations to Prevent Future Deaths
By Melinda Kukaj OAKLAND, CA – A report by California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week…
Citing ‘Scandals, Headlines, Controversy,’ FAMM Celebrates U.S. Senate’s Passage of Federal Prison Oversight Act
By Rena Abdusalam WASHINGTON, D.C – The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed the Federal Prison Oversight Act…
Report Charges 68 Deaths in ICE Custody Since 2017 Highlight Systemic Issues
By Lily Rusk WASHINGTON, DC – Since Jan. 1, 2017, at least 68 individuals have died in…
More FCI Dublin Advocates Urge Courts, Feds to Consider Incarcerated as Facility Closes
By Connie Martinez DUBLIN, CA – Community members have been rallying for the incarcerated here to be…
Governor Newsom Announces More Funding to Move People out of Encampments; Wraps Homelessness into RHNA Process
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Oakland, CA – On Thursday, Governor Newsom announced at a press…
California Attorney General Formally Apologizes for AG Involvement in Treatment of Japanese Americans During, After World War II
By The Vanguard OAKLAND, CA – California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week, in a public statement, issued…
Half of Police Force in Minnesota Town Quits, and Crime Rates Drop, Suggesting ‘Depolicing’ Might Be a Thing
By The Vanguard Staff GREEN VALLEY, MN – A New York Times opinion piece this week notes,…
Researchers, Prosecutors Promote ‘Transparency’ and ‘Accountability’ in Prosecution Practices
By Jose Medina PHILADELPHIA – The US criminal justice system has recently been put into question with…
