Civil Rights Lawyer Argues Alternative Response Programs will Help Reduce Police Violence
NEW YORK, NY – In an opinion article published by the New York Times this past week…
Keeping Kids ‘Out of Violence’ – Summer Youth Program by San Francisco Public Defender’s Office Celebrates 20 Years of Community Engagement
By Enola Gueta and Helen Shamamyan SAN FRANCISCO, CA – In San Francisco’s Civic Center Plaza this…
CA DOJ Says It Won’t Pursue Charges against Fontana Police for Shooting Death
By Sarah Chayet and Quinn Hogan FONTANA, CA – California Attorney General Rob Bonta has released a…
COURT WATCH: Judge Jails Family Man Pretrial after Gun Possession Arraignment
By Aria Jalan WOODLAND, CA – Judge Catherine Hohenwarter in Yolo County Superior Court Monday denied a…
The World Beyond Academics: The Impact Different Clubs Have On Students Across Majors
At UCLA, students across all different majors participate in many clubs, whether it is to learn new…
COURT WATCH: $75,000 Bail Set for Accused, Who Could Lose Job – Judge, DA Deem Accused ‘Flight Risk’
By Sarah Chayet MODESTO, CA – Judge Shawn Bessey assigned a bail of $75,000 to an accused…
COURT WATCH: Judge Sets $10,000 Cash Bail, Ignores Concerns about Accused Seeking Medical Care, Lack of Resources to Pay Bail
By Gabriela Rose BURLINGTON, VT – Chittenden County Superior Court Judge Kevin Griffin Wednesday denied Deputy Public…
Six-Month Update of Illinois Bail Reform, the Pretrial Fairness Act
By Jonathan Nunez CHICAGO, IL – This Monday, March 18, will mark the six-month period of a…
Bay Area Faith Leaders Rally Behind Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price Amid Recall Efforts
By Jenna Tooley OAKLAND, CA – A diverse coalition of faith leaders from across the Bay Area…
California Appeals Court: Traffic Stop Could Be Racial Bias, Sends Case Back to Lower Court
By Sofia Hosseinzadeh and Audrey Sawyer SANTA ANA, CA – A traffic stop in San Diego has…
Embattled Progressive Alameda District Attorney Reports Surge of Contributions, Support
By The Vanguard Staff OAKLAND, CA – Embattled progressive Alameda County DA Pamela Price this week reported…
Atlanta Cop Fired – Black Church Deacon Dies after Shocked by Stun Gun in Traffic Dispute
By The Vanguard Staff ATLANTA, CA — While the community here waits for the release this week…
California Governor Angers Progressives, Immigrant Rights Supporters by Veto of Measure to Stop ICE Transfers – Newsom Called ‘Cruel, Callous, and Cowardly’
By The Vanguard Staff SACRAMENTO, CA – Immigrant rights supporters were quick to very strongly criticize the…
Homeless Battle: City of Sacramento Responds to ‘Spurious’ Threats by District Attorney – States City ‘Well-Represented’ if DA Sues
By Crescenzo Vellucci The Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief SACRAMENTO, CA – Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho—already…
Amicus Brief with 84 Attorneys, Government Officials Urges Georgia Court to Strike Down Constitutionality of Prosecutor Commission Spawned by Trump Indictment
By Cynthia Hoang-Duong ATLANTA, GA – Opposition against a measure to allow a commission to remove local…
City of Pomona Sued after Citing, Fining Non-Profit for Wall Art Critical of Abusive Police
By Vanguard Staff LOS ANGELES, CA – The city of Pomona is being sued after it cited…
Civil Rights Attorneys Ask U.S. DOJ to Open Federal Investigation of Antioch Police for Racist, Homophobic, Antisemitic Activities
By The Vanguard ANTIOCH, CA – Civil rights attorneys John Burris and Ben Nisenbaum have asked the…
COURT WATCH: Homeless Man Held in Jail; Judge Agrees with Defense that Evidence ‘Weak’
By Citlalli Florez WOODLAND, CA – A homeless man is being held in jail here after an…
Los Angeles Courts Announce Major Bail Reform, Calling Pretrial Rules ‘Safe and Fair’ for ‘Most Non-Violent, Non-Serious Felonies, Misdemeanors’ – Takes Effect Oct. 1
By The Vanguard Staff LOS ANGELES, CA – The Los Angeles County Superior Court Wednesday OK’d a…
Portland Officer Assault Case Dismissed After Apologizing for ‘Unnecessarily Hitting You in Head’ Video
By Citlalli Florez PORTLAND, OR – A Portland police officer’s apology video for “unnecessarily hitting you in…
