Idaho First State to Shield Firing Squad Executions from Court Review
A new Idaho law exempts execution procedures from judicial review and public scrutiny, raising concerns about transparency and accountability in the death penalty system.
FPPC Complaint Alleges Santa Clara Court Officials Concealed Public Records
Santa Clara County Superior Court officials have been accused of failing to provide unredacted financial disclosure records despite formal requests, according to a complaint filed with the Fair Political Practices Commission.
Independent Data Projects Fill Gaps in Police Misconduct Transparency
The Prison Policy Initiative has highlighted the importance of independent data projects in tracking police misconduct, providing models for local and national efforts to hold law enforcement accountable.
Legal Basis for Trump’s Deadly Strikes on Civilian Boats Challenged in Court
The ACLU and other civil liberties groups are suing the Trump administration to force the release of the legal justification for the U.S. military’s unlawful and deadly strikes against civilian boats in international waters.
Advocacy Groups Urge New NYC Mayor to Reform Judge Appointment System
Judicial transparency group Scrutinize and government accountability organization Reinvent Albany have released a report urging the new mayor of New York City to overhaul the judicial appointment system and increase transparency and accountability.
New California Prison Dashboards Offer Unprecedented Transparency
The California Prison Population Data Dashboards provide detailed information about the current prison population, admissions, and releases, allowing the public and policymakers to explore specific trends and disparities in sentencing.
Newsom Signs Sweeping Criminal Justice Reform Bills Expanding Rights, Pay, and Transparency
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a set of criminal justice reform bills that increase fair pay for incarcerated workers, strengthen the rights of those involved in the justice system, and promote economic and social justice throughout California.
Guest Commentary: AI Generated Police Reports Raise Concerns around Transparency, Bias
AI-generated police reports threaten to exacerbate existing problems in law enforcement, and to create new ones. A…
California DOJ Releases Report on Death of Che Noe Zuniga Jr.; Won’t Charge Bakersfield Office, Provides Recommendations to Prevent Future Deaths
By Melinda Kukaj OAKLAND, CA – A report by California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week…
Federal Board of Prisons Seeks Dismissal of Lawsuit Amid Allegations of Sexual Abuse and Neglect at FCI Dublin
By Aria Jalan DUBLIN, CA – The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) has filed a motion to…
California Department of Justice Report about Antioch Cop Shooting Death of Guadalupe Zavala Recommends No Prosecution of Police
By Kayla Garcia-Pebdani OAKLAND, CA – California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week released a report regarding…
More FCI Dublin Advocates Urge Courts, Feds to Consider Incarcerated as Facility Closes
By Connie Martinez DUBLIN, CA – Community members have been rallying for the incarcerated here to be…
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…
San Francisco Court: Risk Your Life for Your First Amendment Right
By Layla Mustafa SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The Vanguard has provided continued coverage on San Francisco Court’s…
After 9 Months of Secrecy, Kern County Superior Court Finally Allows Public Access
By Macy Lu KERN COUNTY – After being pressured for over six months by public interest groups…
Group Continues to Press for Reform and Transparency in City Decision-Making Process
By David M. Greenwald Last month a group of citizens, citing a number of “alarming instances of…
Alameda County Jail – COVID-19 Outbreak Coverup?
By Larkin White & Nikki Suzani Confirmed COVID-19 Cases and Outcomes Two staff members at Santa Rita…
Questions Arise as Solano County Jails Continually Report 0 Cases – Weekly Highlights – Breaking Down COVID-19 in CA Jails
By Nikki Suzani Highlights (July 11th – July 18th) The total number of confirmed cases is still…
Sacramento Sheriff’s Dept. Scores ‘F’ in Police Violence Scorecard
By Crescenzo Vellucci Vanguard Sacramento Bureau SACRAMENTO – The new Inspector General just hired by the Sacramento…
39 California Sheriff’s Departments Score an F on Violence Alternatives, Accountability, and Approaching Policing
By Danielle Silva Thirty-nine California Sheriff’s Departments scored an 60% or less overall on the California Police…