UC Davis Law’s Racial Justice Speaker Series Commences, Inspirational Talk Given by Chief Public Defender Brendon Woods
By Anastasia Guevara DAVIS – To kick off UC Davis School of Law’s Racial Justice Speaker Series,…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 72 – Alameda Public Defender Brendon Woods
Everyday Injustice speaks to Brendon Woods, the chief Public Defender in Alameda County, the only Black Chief…
Racial Justice Act Passes California Senate Public Safety Committee
The California Racial Justice Act will prohibit the use of race, ethnicity or national origin in sentencing…
Legislators, Advocates and Criminal Justice Leaders Attempt to Pressure Governor to Respond to San Quentin COVID Crisis
With COVID cases at San Quentin soaring from none to over 1400 in just under a month,…
My View: The War against Public Defenders Continues in California
First Yolo County DA Jeff Reisig launched an attack on Public Defender Tracie Olson for comments she…
Commentary: The DA – He Doth Protest Too Much
Last Monday all across the state and around the nation, public defenders took to the streets marching…
Judicial Council Considers Ending Emergency Bail Schedule
The Judicial Council of California is considering ending its temporary emergency rules governing the emergency bail schedule. …
California Leaders Discuss COVID and the Need to Reduce Prison Populations
While concerns about the conditions of prisons and jails were aired prior to the current pandemic, COVID-19…
SB 310 ‘The Right to be on a Jury,’ Approved by Senate Public Safety Committee
(From Press Release) – Senate Bill 310, “The Right to be on a Jury,” by state Sen….