Justice Watch: Prosecutorial Misconduct a Felony in California
In marked contrast to the rest of the nation, the year in California has seen some great…
Commentary: If You Build It, We Can Overcome
When the plastic industry put the plastic bag ban on the ballot, it seemed to me unlikely…
All I Want for Christmas Is to Get out of Immigration Detention
By The Children of Berks Families are not supposed to be in immigration detention at all —…
Public Schools Remain Safe Havens for California’s Students
By Tom Torlakson In this time of uncertainty, anxiety, and fear I strongly encourage you to join…
Guest Commentary: City of Davis Commitments As a Sanctuary City
By Robb Davis and Lucas Frerichs In the past several weeks we have had the opportunity to…
Superintendent Addresses School Climate and District Policy on Immigration Issues
On Wednesday, at the community forum on the City of Davis’ Sanctuary City Status, Superintendent John Bowes…
SF Public Defender Leading Fight for Representation for Immigrants Facing Deportation
In what may be a prelude to the statewide battle on representation for immigrants facing deportation, San…
A Ray of Fairness on Immigration in California
By Carmen Iguina California state lawmakers recently introduced three groundbreaking bills that could prevent thousands of immigrants…
California Legislature Takes Immediate Action to Protect Immigrant Communities
(From Press Release) – During today’s start of the 2017-2018 legislative session, the California State Assembly and…
Fear, Davis Values and the Recent Election
“The question is: ‘What are we going to do with that fear?’” By Mayor Robb Davis Following…
Why We Should Provide Lawyers to Immigrants Facing Deportation
By Jeff Adachi, Niloufar Khonsari, Ana Herrera and Laura Sanchez President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to deport millions…
Immigrants’ Rights in America: Know Them
By Andrés Dae Keun Kwon and Julia Harumi Mass Donald Trump’s campaign promises and his victory last…
Justice Watch: Nominees Raise Civil Rights Concerns
Thirty years ago, the Senate rejected a bid by Jeff Sessions to become a federal judge. Now…
Letter Calls For UCD to Become a Sanctuary Campus
Letter to President Napolitano and Chancellor Hexter From Hart Hall Chairs and Directors Given the recent…
Analysis: How Many Would Trump Deport
On 60 Minutes Donald Trump said that he wants to immediately deport 2 million to 3 million…
Progressives: It’s Go Time
By Jeff Adachi It’s been less than a week since our nation’s massive political earthquake, and we’re…
Monday Morning Thoughts: The World Has Changed
I want to start off with this comment: the world has changed. Right now, I don’t feel…
SCOTUS on Deportation: A Non-Decision with Teeth
By Cecilia Wang Today the Supreme Court announced that it was deadlocked four to four on United States…
The Texas Border Surge Is Backfiring
By Michael Seifert Last year, the Texas Legislature passed an $800 million omnibus bill that, among other…
How the Right and the Left Are Getting San Bernardino Wrong
By Karima Bennoune Editor’s note: On Tuesday at the UC Davis School of Law, the Vanguard co-hosted…
