Bail Reform Doesn’t Mean Automatic Pretrial Release in San Francisco
SF DA Policy: “Pretrial detention will be based on public safety, not on wealth.” SAN FRANCISCO –…
Panel Forcefully Responds to US Attorney McGregor Scott’s Criticism of Progressive Prosecution (Audio)
By Danielle Silva On Feb. 7, 2020, UC Hastings’s Symposium “Progressive Prosecution and the Carceral State” aimed…
McGregor Scott Gets Hammered at UC Hastings Symposium after Claims Progressive Prosecutors Lead to Higher Homicide Rates
By Danielle Eden Silva SAN FRANCISCO – United States Attorney from the Eastern District of California McGregor…
Boudin Clarifies Charging Decision as Use-of-Force Expert Questions Hampton Shooting
c As criticism has rained down on new San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, his office put…
Full Story in Hampton Charging Decision Emerges with Egregious Use of Force and New Charging Policy Aimed at Equity
When Chesa Boudin was elected to San Francisco DA in November, one of his big promises was…
SF DA Boudin Ends Cash Bail
San Francisco prosecutors will no longer request payment as a condition for pretrial release On Wednesday, Chesa…
Boudin Begins His Reform Initiatives with Primary Caregiver Diversion
Throughout his campaign for San Francisco District Attorney, Chesa Boudin was open about the impact of being…
Monday Morning Thoughts: New SF DA Aims Sights at Gang Laws ‘Infused with Racism’
In 2010, the Vanguard’s fledgling Court Watch Project followed a six-month Yolo County trial as a group…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Keeping an Eye on Crime Rates Crucial For Progressive Prosecution Reform
The historic drop in crime rate over the last several decades combined with the disproportionate incarceration in…
Sunday Commentary: Why Don’t We Have a Sentence Review Unit?
On Monday, Ajay Dev’s case will be back in Judge Janene Beronio’s Yolo County courtroom. As most who…
Commentary: Once Again Showing Why Yolo DA Reisig Is NOT a Progressive
During the campaign for Yolo County District Attorney in 2018 that Jeff Reisig won by a surprisingly…
San Francisco DA-Elect Chesa Boudin Announces Transition Leadership Team
Advisors come with decades of combined experience in justice reform policy and implementation (From Press Release)– District…
Chesa Boudin Talks about His Victory in San Francisco
It remains unclear as to when exactly Chesa Boudin, the public defender who knocked off challenger Suzy…
Boudin Takes Victory in SF DA Race
By Danielle Silva With only 1,200 votes left to count, Chesa Boudin receives a narrow win over…
Update: Latest Tally Puts Loftus Up by 240 Votes in DA’s Race
Previous: Chesa Leads in San Francisco DA Race but Votes Are Being Redistributed By Danielle Silva The…
The San Francisco DA Race: The Campaign Issues and Candidates’ Stances
By Danielle Silva The San Francisco County election for District Attorney is tomorrow – here are where…
The San Francisco DA Race: More Campaign Issues
By Danielle Silva Here are some other issues that candidates have addressed in the San Francisco District…
The San Francisco DA Race: Notable Endorsements and the Polls
By Danielle Silva Here are some notable endorsements for the SF DA candidates and what the polls…
The San Francisco DA Race: The Timeline
By Danielle Silva The November 5 San Francisco District Attorney election is quickly approaching – here’s the…
Chesa Boudin Announces Major Endorsement from Senator Bernie Sanders
(From Press Release – Boudin Campaign) — United States Senator and Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders today endorsed…
