CA Supreme Court Splits on Claims Under California Racial Justice Act in 5-2 Death Penalty Affirmation
LOS ANGELES, CA – The California Supreme Court has affirmed the death penalty in a 5-2 vote…
REPORT: Incarcerated Adult and Teenage Female Population Surges Seven-Fold; Lower-Level Charges Disproportionately Affect Incarcerated Female Population
WASHINGTON, DC – In the last four decades, the number of incarcerated women has increased sevenfold, according…
Nation’s Defense Bar Initiates Action to Combat Prosecutorial Misconduct in Florida
By Connie Martinez and Sarah Chayet WASHINGTON, DC – The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)…
Suspended by Florida Governor, State Attorney Andrew Warren Announces Reelection Campaign Focused on Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform
By Maeve O’Brien TAMPA, FL- Former Democratic State Attorney Andrew Warren—suspended by Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2022—announced…
To Prevent Wrongful Imprisonment, Illinois Proposes Legislation to Ensure Reliability of Confessions, Reduce Wrongful Convictions
By Kaylynn Chang CHICAGO, IL — In an article published by the Innocence Project, an organization dedicated…
Panelists Shine Light on How Criminal Justice System Fails Survivors of Trafficking
By Maeve Haggerty SACRAMENTO, CA – In a panel titled “Moving Past Politics and ‘Perfect’ Victims: How…
LA Times Editorial Board: Racism Not Death Penalty’s Only Flaw
By Shaolien Chen-Graf LOS ANGELES, CA – The California death penalty, in practice, is racist—but it’s much…
‘End Slavery’ Constitutional Amendment in California Touted at Capitol
By Sofia Hosseinzadeh SACRAMENTO, CA – The annual Quest for Democracy Event here at the State Capitol…
Prosecutor Group Demands California Supreme Court Review State’s Death Penalty System, Charging It ‘Exhibits Troubling Signs of Racial Discrimination’
By Maeve Haggerty, Bryan Miller and Leela Bronner SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Prosecutors Alliance of California (PAC)…
Texas Second Court of Appeals Reverses Black Grandmother’s Conviction in Major Voting Rights Victory
By Cindy Chen FT WORTH, TX – The Second Court of Appeals has reversed the conviction of…
Advocates Claim ‘Safer California Plan’ Gaining Momentum in California Legislature Ahead of Special Committee Hearings
By Gabriela Rose and Audrey Sawyer SACRAMENTO, CA – The California State Senate’s “Safer California Plan,” a…
Former Prosecutor Touts 2018 Reform as Key to 2024 Prosecutor Shortage Crisis
By Vy Tran NEW YORK CITY, NY— In 2022, Phillip Villanueva, having served two decades of his…
Gascón Launches 1st Interfaith Advisory Board in LA County District Attorney History
By Cindy Chen LOS ANGELES, CA – Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón has made history…
ABA Returns Crucial Prosecutorial Independence Back to Voters, Away from Abuse of Power
By Vy Tran WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Criminal Justice Section from the American Bar Association (ABA) earlier…
REPORT: Measures for Justice, Association of Prosecuting Attorneys Take Steps Toward Data Transparency
By Perla Chavez and Sarah Chayet ALAMEDA, CA – Joining a national effort, Contra Costa County reports…
Alameda District Attorney Reaffirms ‘Commitment’ to Transparency
By The Vanguard Staff OAKLAND, CA – Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price—facing a recall campaign—Friday said…
Scheduled Execution by Texas Sparks Controversy Amid Allegations of Wrongful Conviction
By Jenna Tooley LIVINGSTON, TX – The scheduled execution of Ivan Cantu Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, in…
Report: Community Resource Initiative Evolves to ‘Full Picture Justice,’ Announces Name Change to Reflect Organization’s Commitment to Comprehensive Community Safety
By Bryan Miller SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Community Resource Initiative, now known as Full Picture Justice and…
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…
COURT WATCH: Man’s Confusion over Violation of Probation Results in Jail Time, Court Frustrations
By Helen Shamamyan and Karime Montano LOS BANOS, CA – This week here in Stanislaus County Superior…
