Racial Gerrymandering, Coming to a District Near You!
SOUTH CAROLINA — On October 11, 2023 the Supreme Court was in session to hear their second case…
Florida Representatives Ask SCOTUS to Reinstate Anti-Drag Limiting Laws
By Maggie Harned ORLANDO, FL.— Florida representatives asked the US Supreme Court to block previous, lower court…
‘Race-Based Misconduct’ by Prosecutor Led to Long Legal Saga for Man Nearly Beaten to Death by Police
By The Vanguard Staff EPHRATA, WA – An “almost-seven-year legal saga,” according to the Seattle Times, ended…
ACLU Warns Defendant Rights Under Fire in New Supreme Court Term
By Varun Noronha WASHINGTON, DC – The 2023-2024 Supreme Court term began last Monday, and this term…
Cal Supreme Court Adopts Split Ruling on Santa Monica Case with Implications for District Elections
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor On Thursday, in a much-anticipated court decision that could have broad…
Opinion: Liberals As Wrong As Segregationists, Arguing President Can Defy SCOTUS
By The Vanguard WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a recent open letter, The Hill reports Harvard law professor Mark Tushnet…
Guest Commentary: Moving Beyond the Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Rulings
The work to ensure educational opportunities for people of color continues, despite the court’s decision. By Sarah…
Business leaders Sign Amicus Supporting Affirmative Action
Excerpts from the full amici… INTEREST OF AMICI CURIAE Amici are business stakeholders in the American and…
Guest Commentary: The Supreme Court Has Gone Fishing
By Marc Bookman It’s impossible to find the bottom these days. One outrageous story bleeds into another,…
Guest Commentary: Protecting the Indian Child Welfare Act at the State Level
The Supreme Court issued a landmark victory for tribal sovereignty in Brackeen v. Haaland. By Anu Joshi…
Supreme Court Rules for Rodney Reed, Seeking to Prove His Innocence
Special to the Vanguard Washington, DC – The US Supreme Court ruled in favor of Rodney Reed…
LA Times Editorial Board: California Still Shortchanges Criminal Accused’s Right to Counsel
By Maria Pia Matos LOS ANGELES, CA – A Los Angeles Times editorial reminded readers this week…
Arizona Governor Stops Execution Date, Citing State History of Mismanaging Executions
By Ivan Villegas PHOENIX, AZ – The Democratic governor of Arizona promised last Friday not to execute…
Supreme Court Rules Man on Death Row Should be Resentenced after State Court Judges Ignore Supreme Court Precedents
By Roni Ayalon and Brinda Kalita WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Supreme Court this week unexpectedly ruled…
Trump-Era Public Charge Lawsuit Comes to a Close
Supreme Court Shuts Down Attempts to Revive Cruel Public Charge Rule but the Legal Fight Continues Special…
Biden Administration Announces New Controversial Border Enforcement Actions
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Washington, DC – In December the Supreme Court issued an order…
Human Rights Groups Dealt Another Blow By Supreme Court on Title 42
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Washington, DC – In a blow to human rights groups who…
ACLU Urges Supreme Court to Settle Pole Surveillance Dispute with Concerns About Fourth Amendment Protections
By Daniella Espinoza WASHINGTON, DC – In the ongoing battle against fair usage of technology and how…
California Firearm Groups Aim to Challenge Bill Modeled After Texas Anti-Abortion Law
BY HUEY COLLETTE CALIFORNIA – California firearm advocates seek to challenge Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Senate Bill 1327….
Sunday Commentary: Trump Better Make a Move and Plead the Fifth Because He Can’t Plead the Fourth
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sometimes you just have to laugh in politics, and the idea…
