Commentary: A Recall Against Gascón Will Probably Fail
By David M. Greenwald Recall is in the air again. Some Californians will remember the successful recall…
Legislature Considers New Criminal Justice Reform Bills to Change Sentencing Enhancements, and Modify ‘Petty Theft’ Code
By Vanguard Capitol Staff STATE CAPITOL – In response to a new report from a state “Committee…
Strong Reaction to LA Court Ruling on Both Sides of the Issue
By David M. Greenwald When a Los Angeles Superior Court Judge, James Chalfant, issued a ruling granting…
Everyday Injustice Podcast 90: Cristine Soto DeBerry and the Prosecutors Alliance
Cristine Soto Deberry is former Chief of Staff under both SF District Attorney George Gascón and Chesa…
Legislative Measure Would Allow Non-Law Enforcement Candidates to Run for Sheriff
By Dalia Bautista Rodriguez STATE CAPITOL – State Senator Scott Wiener has authored the Sheriff Democracy and…
The Prosecutors’ Union That’s Suing George Gascón Has A History Of Zealous Opposition To Reform
by Piper French – A look at the organization’s past actions suggests that this lawsuit is part of a longstanding pattern of ideologically motivated advocacy and commitment to tough-on-crime policies, rather than a show of blind allegiance to the law.
Guest Commentary: Delays in Garland Hearing, and in Replacing U.S. Attorneys, Put Justice Reform in Jeopardy
By Shay Bilchik and Miriam Krinsky – Under Trump, the Department of Justice became politicized. To implement Biden’s reforms, quick action is needed. So is more progressive leadership.
Dignity and Power NOW Backs Los Angeles DA George Gascón’s Progressive Policies – But Line DAs Continue Legal Action
By Carlin Ross LOS ANGELES – Dignity and Power NOW, a Los Angeles based grassroots organization that…
Everyday Injustice Podcast 89: Alameda Candidates for Reform – Pamela Price and JoAnn Walker (Video)
Taking on the policies of the incumbent DA and Sheriff, JoAnn Walker, a SF police officer, and…
Guest Commentary: The California District Attorneys Association Is Failing Californians
By Sydney Kamlager – After years of misappropriating millions of dollars, opposing criminal justice reform, and ignoring the will of voters, the CDAA must be held to account by the governor and the attorney general.
OPEN LETTER TO GOV: Possible New California Attorney General Rep. Schiff Not Favored by ReImagine Justice California Coalition
By Alexander Ramirez STATE CAPITOL – ReImagine Justice California Coalition, an activist group in Southern California, has…
Everyday Injustice Podcast 89: Alameda Candidates for Reform – Pamela Price and JoAnn Walker
Taking on the policies of the incumbent DA and Sheriff, JoAnn Walker, a SF police officer, and…
Guest Commentary: Stop the Attempt to Derail D.A. George Gascón’s Criminal Justice Reforms
by Erwin Chemerisnky and Miriam Aroni Krinsky Deputy district attorneys in Los Angeles County are trying hard…
State D.A. Association Files Amicus Brief Against DA George Gascón’s Progressive Criminal Justice Reforms
By Macy Lu and Nancy Aviña LOS ANGELES – The California District Attorneys Association (CDAA) announced on…
Commentary: Let’s Call This What It Is – Actual Insanity
By David Greenwald The innocence movement understood early on that the term innocent is thrown around the…
Coalition Voices Support for George Gascón’s Progressive Criminal Justice Reforms
By Ramneet Singh LOS ANGELES – Although there has been some backlash to newly elected Los Angeles…
Criminal Justice Reform Focus on Sacramento Press Club Webinar
By Kianna Anvari SACRAMENTO – A criminal justice reform webinar here last week at the Sacramento Press…
Guest Commentary: Voters’ Decisions on Propositions 17 and 20 Bring Hope to Criminal Justice Reform in California
By Sarah Hopkins This election cycle, Californians were presented with two propositions on their ballots—17 and 20—that…
Everyday Injustice Episode 84: San Francisco Public Defender Mano Raju
In February of 2019, longtime legendary public defender Jeff Adachi died. Taking over the position as the…
‘Re-Imagine LA County’ – Measure J – Approved, Called Major Step in Criminal Justice Reform
By Lauren Smith LOS ANGELES – County voters here—despite major opposition from law enforcement—have passed Measure J,…
