Governor Vetoes Border Crossing Identification License Bill
On Friday, Governor Brown vetoed SB 249, sponsored by Democratic Senator Ben Hueso, a measure to create…
Garamendi Opposed Bill That Would Punish Sanctuary Cities
Officials in Davis are watching closely as a bill that would potentially ban federal funding to “Sanctuary…
Nan-Hui Jo Released from Immigration Detention But Immigration Status Remains Unresolved
Supporters of Nan-Hui Jo sent out a press release on Thursday announcing that an immigration judge had…
Commentary: The Immigration Issue Is Only One Factor Among Many in SF Tragedy
Sacramento Bee columnist Marcos Breton, in “Safety about more than securing borders,” gets a lot right, although…
Before Jo Case Can Become Family Court Matter, It’s an Immigration Issue
When Judge David Rosenberg summarily denied the defense’s motion for a new trial, he clearly felt he…
Supporters of Nan-Hui Jo Speak Out on Sentencing, Discuss Next Steps
by Lauren King Nan-Hui Jo’s sentencing hearing took place on the afternoon of April 28, 2015, at…
Judge Rosenberg Denies Motion For New Trial; Reduces to Misdemeanor and Time Served
In March, a Yolo County jury convicted Nan-Hui Jo of a single count of parental abduction. Following…
National Domestic Violence Organizations Stand With Nan-Hui
Editor’s Note: Today at 1:30 pm, a Yolo County judge will hear a motion for a new…
Yolo Prosecutor Had Similar Case to Jo Overturned by California Supreme Court
When Attorney Dennis Riordan filed his motion for a new trial that will be heard by Judge…
Sunday Commentary: New AG Doesn’t Seem Likely to Lead Reform Efforts
The political story was a standoff over the nomination of Loretta Lynch to fill longtime Attorney General…
Juror From Jo Trial Will Speak At Vanguard Family Court Event
Denise Hoffner, who was Juror No.5 in the Jo trial and was dismissed by Judge Rosenberg, will…
Commentary: Trial Judge in Jo Case Made Serious Error on Definition of Malice, Tainting the Jury Trial
A motion for a new trial is generally a pro-forma exercise, in part because you invariably end…
High Powered Attorney Brought in to Represent Nan-Hui Jo, Cites Critical Errors in Jury Trial
In early March, a Yolo County jury convicted Nan-Hui Jo of a single count of child abduction,…
Attorney General Kamala Harris Joins Amicus Brief Supporting Immigration Reform
Attorney General Kamala D. Harris and the Attorneys General from 14 states and the District of Columbia…
Supporters of Nan-Hui Jo Fight to Prevent Deportation, Set Up Crowdsourcing Fund
Last week, the Vanguard reported that Nan-Hui Jo was convicted of a single count of parental abduction….
Imagining a World Without Borders
On MLK Day, I don’t really like to recount the story of Martin Luther King Jr. It’s…
Sunday Commentary: There Are Issues in Davis Beyond the Narrow Core
The Vanguard has strongly pushed forward issues of public concern for the city: the budget, the upcoming…
Davis City Council Unanimously Reaffirms Its Sanctuary Status
On Wednesday night the Davis City Council reaffirmed its status as a sanctuary city. The resolution noted…
Monday Morning Thoughts: To New Beginnings
It is Election Day on Tuesday, which means an end to the torment of the never ending…
Understanding Davis’ Sanctuary City Status: A Community Conversation with Davis Police
by the Davis Phoenix Coalition On the evening of Thursday, October 16th, the Davis Phoenix Coalition in…
