Congress Set to Vote on Controversial Surveillance Law Reforms Amid FISC Program Extension
By Julie McCaffrey and Leela Bronner WASHINGTON, D.C. — Despite Congress’ suggested changes to the law, the…
The Sentencing Project Releases New Fact Sheet Illustrating Negative Impact of Mandatory Minimums
By Julie McCaffrey WASHINGTON, DC – The Sentencing Project released a new fact sheet last week— “How…
Election Digest
(Editor’s Note: Political season is here. The primary is March 5 and the General is in November. …
Massachusetts Rep. Aryanna Pressley Introduces Bill to Counteract Nationwide Book Bans
By Xinhui Lin WASHINGTON, DC – Increasing numbers of campaigns and growing pressure from state legislatures have…
Big Criticism of Biden Administration Announcement on Border Wall Construction in Texas
By Cindy Chen WASHINGTON, DC – President Joe Biden faced scrutiny from all sides late last week…
Trump Indicted Tuesday for 3rd Time – Charges for Efforts to Overturn 2020 Election Results
By Audrey Sawyer WASHINGTON, DC – More than two and a half years after a pro-Donald Trump…
Ossoff Introduces Bipartisan Legislation Giving U.S. Senate More Oversight of Federal Prison System
By Holly Werris WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff has introduced the “Federal Prisons Accountability Act”…
More Bad News for Federal Prisoners Hidden Amid Flurry of SCOTUS Rulings
By Crescenzo Vellucci The Vanguard Sacramento Bureau WASHINGTON, DC – Legal commentators are drawing attention to a…
Justice, Faith Organizations Urge Biden to Grant Clemency for People Sentenced Under Discriminatory ‘Punitive Crack Cocaine Sentencing Guidelines’
By Kristin Trent and Sunny Zhou WASHINGTON, DC – In a letter addressed to President Joe Biden…
ACLU Disagrees with Legislation Threatening Online Privacy
By Kaylee Pearlman WASHINGTON, DC – The ACLU this past week heavily criticized tech legislation in Congress…
US Senate Human Rights Subcommittee Uncovers Horrible Conditions of Incarceration
By Kaylee Pearlman WASHINGTON, DC – Senior U.S. Senator from Georgia Jon Ossoff (D) said he has…
ABA Writer Opines Systemic Injustices in the Judicial System Exploiting Those with Financial Hardships
By Zainab Antepli CHICAGO, ILL – Tim Curry, policy & research director at the Fines and Fees…
Guest Commentary: Congressional Candidate Inspired by Serena Williams’ Battle against Sexist and Ageist Doubters
By Jan Perry Los Angeles, CA – Having witnessed the culmination of Serena Williams’ historic career, and…
Nancy Pelosi Endorses Stock Trading Ban
By Ineka Damen San Francisco– After receiving extensive backlash from both Democrats and Republicans for her silence…
Student Opinion: Is the minimum wage increase proposed by Senators Romney and Cotton an attack on undocumented immigrants in disguise?
By Hannah Blome Republican U.S. Senators Mitt Romney (UT) and Tom Cotton (AR) publicly announced the Higher…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 68: Melissa Mark-Viverito Runs for Congress in the Bronx
Melissa Mark-Viverito, born in Puerto Rico, has been a councilmember in New York City, representing areas of…
Congressman Garamendi Releases Full Comments on Delta Tunnel
Congressman John Garamendi earlier this week released his public comments to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)…
Election Digest: Garamendi Kicks Off Election Campaign
Garamendi Kicks Off 2014 Election Campaign During Whirlwind Tour of 3rd District This week Congressman John Garamendi…
Campaign Digest: Latino Democratic Club Endorses Krovoza
The Northern California Latino Democratic Club has endorsed Joe Krovoza for Assembly District 4 “The population of…