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Everyday Injustice podcast
Our podcast will be covering criminal justice reform, mass incarceration, wrongful convictions, and more.
Our podcast will be covering criminal justice reform, mass incarceration, wrongful convictions, and more.
UC Davis’ decision to eliminate its NCAA Division I women’s equestrian program has drawn scrutiny, with requests for an independent review of the underlying financial and Title IX analyses prior to implementation. Critics cite concerns regarding transparency, governance, financial justification, student reliance interests, and potential Title IX implications.
The third annual Davis Pride Comedy Night, scheduled for June 26, will allocate a portion of its proceeds to the Davis Phoenix Coalition, an organization supporting local LGBTQ+ initiatives. The event is set to feature drag performer and comedian Suzette Veneti as host, alongside headliner Scott Capurro and comedians Shannon Murphy and Marcus Williams. Organizers have indicated the program is intended for adult audiences, with an age restriction of 18 and older due to mature content.
The defeat of Measure V in Davis reaffirmed the structural impediments to peripheral housing development, despite the city’s acknowledged need for additional housing units. The Village Farms proposal, which included up to 1,800 housing units, was rejected by a margin of less than one percentage point, underscoring the enduring impact of Measure J, which mandates voter approval for such projects. This outcome intensifies scrutiny regarding the efficacy of local approval processes, particularly from entities such as the California Department of Housing and Community Development, which has previously identified Measure J as a potential constraint on housing production.
The Davis City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance to expand paid parking provisions to three additional downtown lots, concurrently reducing the proposed initial hourly rate from $3 to $1 following public commentary and municipal council deliberation.
San Francisco Superior Court Judge Matthew S. Khan issued a custody hold order for an accused individual, overriding defense arguments that the detention would result in the loss of housing, addiction treatment, and other essential support services. The ruling has prompted discussions regarding the collateral consequences of pretrial detention.
Yolo County Superior Court Judge Danette C. Brown ruled that an accused individual’s drug addiction did not justify repeated failures to appear in court, ordering continued custody. The decision rejected the defense’s request for release and treatment, citing the accused’s five prior instances of non-appearance despite arguments that missed court dates are symptomatic of substance use disorder.
At an arraignment hearing in Dublin, Judge Diane S. Meier considered arguments concerning a probationer’s alleged non-compliance with electronic monitoring requirements, with defense counsel Amy Cheng attributing issues to device malfunction and Deputy District Attorney Sameer Shukla citing a pattern of violations. The proceedings highlighted ongoing debates regarding the efficacy and reliability of GPS monitoring technology, which advocacy groups like the ACLU have criticized for leading to technical violations and unwarranted detention. Judge Meier ultimately deferred a decision, requesting additional context before a scheduled parole revocation hearing, with the accused remaining in custody without bail.
A Kings County Criminal Court judge on Thursday ordered a 21-year-old accused individual to remain in custody and be transferred from a New Jersey correctional facility to Brooklyn, notwithstanding family reports alleging he sustained a stabbing injury while incarcerated on an unrelated matter.
The July edition of the Vanguard Incarcerated Press features stories from incarcerated individuals that expose the cruelty of the prison system and highlight the resilience of those who endure it, while also advocating for free speech, human rights, and prison reform.
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