Montana Accused Unable to Prove Innocence to Jury, Won’t Receive Wrongly Convicted Compensation
By Darlin Navarrete and Aria Jalan MISSOULA, MT – A jury in Missoula last week concluded an…
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Report: ‘Drinking’ Deputies Nearly Ram Each Other in Armored Vehicles in Search of Gunman in Maine Mass Shooting
By The Vanguard Staff PORTLAND, ME — Deputies—including ones who had been drinking—almost rammed their armored vehicle…
Reparations Proposals OK’d by California Senate, Advance to California State Assembly
By Kayla Garcia-Pebdani SACRAMENTO, CA—The California State Senate last week approved several reparation proposals for Black Californians,…
Two Individuals Credited with ‘Rehabilitating and Changing’ Get Second Chance after Washington State Supreme Court’s 2024 Decision
By Vy Tran OLYMPIA, WA — The Washington State Supreme Court ruled 6-3 last week Kimonti Carter…
To Prevent Wrongful Imprisonment, Illinois Proposes Legislation to Ensure Reliability of Confessions, Reduce Wrongful Convictions
By Kaylynn Chang CHICAGO, IL — In an article published by the Innocence Project, an organization dedicated…
Family Court Judge Orders No Photos for Mom at Child’s Public Elementary School Graduation Ceremony
By Fred Johnson and Susan Bassi When Christine attends her daughter’s San Jose elementary school graduation next…
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…
California Assembly Approves Ting’s Prison Reduction Legislation; Could Save CA ‘Billions’
By Helen Shamamyan SACRAMENTO, CA – California Assemblymember Phil Ting’s AB 2178—calling for consolidating and closing state…
Following Senate Passage, ‘Safer California’ Plan Aims to Combat California Organized Theft and Enhance Behavioral Health Services
By Leela Bronner SACRAMENTO, CA – In a statement, California State Senator Aisha Wahab (D-Fremont) said Senate…
New York Members of Congress & Advocates Rally in DC, Call for Dignifying Immigration Solutions in Face of Trump, Anti-Immigrant Proposals
By Bryan Miller WASHINGTON, DC – New York federal lawmakers, including Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Rep. Grace Meng…
ACLU Files Suit to Block Far-Reaching Immigration Bill in Oklahoma
Special to the Vanguard Oklahoma City – Civil rights groups today challenged Oklahoma’s HB 4156, a far-reaching,…
Supreme Court Allows South Carolina’s Racially Discriminatory Congressional Map to Stand
Special to the Vanguard Washington – In a 6-3 vote, the Supreme Court today issued a decision…
Philly DA Announces Accused Exonerated after 22 Years Incarceration for Gunpoint Robbery
By Audrey Sawyer and Enola Gueta PHILADELPHIA, PA – District Attorney Larry Krasner announced Wednesday the exoneration…
Lawsuit Proceeds Even after the Closure of FCI Dublin Facility
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Oakland, CA – Organizers discussed the status of the class action…
VANGUARD WEBINAR: Lawsuit Challenges the California Death Penalty as Racially Discriminatory
In April, an unprecedented lawsuit was filed in the Supreme Court of California challenging the state’s death…
LA TIMES: Thanks to Bail Industry, California Behind in Bail Reform as Illinois Setting Example on Eliminating Money Bail
By Jocelyn Lopez LOS ANGELES, CA – The elimination of money bail is a slow and inconsistent…
REPORT: U.S. Mass Incarceration Incarcerates 5 Million People – 2 Million Disproportionately Black
By Olivia Biliunas WASHINGTON, DC – Mass incarceration continues to be more prevalent in the U.S. than…
Chief Justice Speaks to Elite Group of Silicon Valley Attorneys and Judges at Secret Social Club Dinner
By Susan Bassi and Fred Johnson As Santa Clara University law school students looked forward to graduation,…
Court Rules against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in ‘Knock and Arrest’ Tactics
By Connie Martinez LOS ANGELES, CA – The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights has issued a statement…
Panelists Shine Light on How Criminal Justice System Fails Survivors of Trafficking
By Maeve Haggerty SACRAMENTO, CA – In a panel titled “Moving Past Politics and ‘Perfect’ Victims: How…