Advocates Rally, Strongly Criticize California Governor’s Decision to Kill ‘Mandela’ Measure to End Unjust Use of Solitary Confinement in Prisons
SACRAMENTO, CA —The California Mandela Campaign, at a rally here at the State Capitol this week, was…
Ninth Circuit Court Rules Prison Can House Prisoners in Solitary Confinement for as Long as Prisons Like
By Claire Hsu SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The California Ninth Circuit Court ruled 3-0 this past week,…
CA Governor Vetoes ‘Mandela Act’ to Limit Solitary Confinement, ‘Torture of Black and Brown People’
By The Vanguard Staff SACRAMENTO, CA – Opponents of solitary confinement said late this week it’s “disappointing”…
Guest Commentary: California Public Defenders Association Supports Assembly Bill 2644 on Juvenile Interrogations
By California Public Defenders Association Last week, Assemblymember Chris Holden (District 41, Los Angeles) introduced Assembly Bill…
Gov. Newsom Signs Police Reform Bill Establishing Guidelines for Cops to Intervene in Excessive Force Cases
By Amy Berberyan SACRAMENTO, CA – The murder of George Floyd on May 20, 2020, occurred during…
