New AG Launches Racial Justice Bureau as He Brings Together Elected Leaders against Hate Crimes
By David M. Greenwald Sacramento, CA – Taking on hate crimes is one of the top priorities…
Guest Commentary: California’s New Attorney General Has a Reputation As a Criminal Justice Reformer, but His Biggest Test Is Yet to Come
Rob Bonta’s career has hinged on the idea that the law can be used to engender social…
Sunday Commentary: Reisig Positioning Himself between Schubert and Boudin
By David M. Greenwald For the second time in a row, Jeff Reisig, first elected in 2006,…
Commentary: Sac DA Decides to Run for AG; Potential Battle Between Reformer and Law and Order Could Ensue
By David M. Greenwald Sacramento, CA – No sooner had Rob Bonta been sworn in as AG…
Bonta Sworn In as Next California Attorney General
By David M. Greenwald Sacramento, CA – Governor Gavin Newsom noted the big shoes that Rob Bonta…
Newsom Nominates Prison Reform Advocate and Assemblymember Rob Bonta for Attorney General
By Kritika Singh SACRAMENTO — In March 2021, California Governor Gavin Newsom nominated Democratic Assemblyman Rob Bonta…
Commentary: Newsom Goes Progressive with Bonta Pick
By David M. Greenwald San Francisco, CA – Word leaked out just before the scheduled 2 pm…
Breaking News: Governor Newsom Appoints Reformer as the New AG, Rob Bonta (Updated)
By David M. Greenwald San Francisco, CA – In a move that will no doubt please progressives…
California Capitol Watch: Bail Reform, Plan B
By Eric Gelber Legislation enacted in 2018 (SB 10 (Hertzberg)) repealed existing laws regarding bail and required…
California Lawmakers Take Stand on API Hate Crimes, Introduce Legislation to Fight Them
By Alexander Ramirez SACRAMENTO, CA – Amid the examples of hate attacks that have been increasingly common…
ACLU California Action Releases Scorecard, Crowns 28 Lawmakers as ‘Champions’ or ‘Advocates’
By Aishwarya Rajan CALIFORNIA – ACLU California Action this week released its annual scorecard for 2019-2020 state…
Monday Morning Thoughts: AG Appointment Could Be Pivotal for Newsom
By David M. Greenwald It looks increasingly like a recall effort will get the matter of Gavin…
Justice LA Calls Newly-Introduced 0$ Bail Legislation at Capitol a ‘First Step’
By Esha Kher and Aziza Nussipov STATE CAPITOL – Joint legislation calling for a removal of the…
New Legislation Plans to Enforce Health and Safety Measures for Private Detention Facilities Amid Pandemic
By Nancy Aviña and Linhchi Nguyen SACRAMENTO – A California State Assemblymember has introduced legislation to address…
Legislators, Advocates and Criminal Justice Leaders Attempt to Pressure Governor to Respond to San Quentin COVID Crisis
With COVID cases at San Quentin soaring from none to over 1400 in just under a month,…
Capitol Bill Would Classify Racist 911 Calls as ‘Hate Crime’
Vanguard Staff SACRAMENTO – Legislation has been introduced here that would “impose serious consequences” on those who…
Assemblymember Bonta Announces Launch of California Green New Deal
(From Press Release – Assemblymember Bonta) – Assemblymember Rob Bonta (D-Oakland) today unveiled details of the California…
Private Prison Group Sues California over New Law
On Monday, a Florida corporation, GEO Group, filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging AB 32, a…
Last CA Inmates from Out-of-State, For-Profit, Private Prisons Return
(from Press Release) – Assemblymember Rob Bonta (D-Oakland) today welcomed news of the return of the last…
Key Pieces of Legislation on Private Prisons, Safe Lots and CBD Move Forward
AB 32 to End Use of For-Profit, Private Prisons in California Passes Assembly Appropriations Committee (From Press…