The Guardian Shines Light on Sexual Assault Faced by Women Prisoners at Hands of Prison Staff
By Julie McCaffrey and Maeve Haggerty CHOWCHILLA, CA —Formerly incarcerated Nilda Palacios sat down with the Guardian…
Vanguard social justice articles involving criminal justice reform
Alameda County Confirms Enough Signatures to Set Recall Election of District Attorney Pamela Price
By The Vanguard Staff OAKLAND, CA – Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price will be the subject…
Sex Scandal-Riddled Dublin Federal Prison that Led to Arrests of Warden, Chaplain and Guards to Be Closed, Claim Officials Monday
By Crescenzo Vellucci The Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief DUBLIN, CA – The sex scandal-riddled federal women’s facility…
Guest Commentary: Another Retaliatory Transfer
A Foiled Escape Plot & Shutting Down The “Rape Club” By Malik Washington, Journalist, Destination Freedom Media…
Prop. 1 Passes – Opponents Blame Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Efforts at ‘Endless Manipulations’
By Connie Martinez and Vy Tran SACRAMENTO, CA — Prop. 1 has been certified by the California…
National Registry of Exonerations 2023 Report Cites 153 Exonerations – 3,478 Since 1989
By Annie Rudolph, Gabi Rose and Jessi Dannenberg IRVINE, CA – This March, the National Registry of…
We Have Known for Years California’s Death Penalty Is Discriminatory; Will A Court Finally Invalidate It?
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Last week, arguing that evidence of racial bias in California’s implementation…
ACLU Criticizes House Passing Bill that Massively Expands the Government’s Power to Spy on Americans without Warrant
By Shriya Kali Chittapuram WASHINGTON, DC – The ACLU Friday strongly criticized the U.S. House vote to…
Community Holds Candlelight Vigil after Latino Father Found Dead ‘In Custody’ – Group Blames Los Angeles Deputies
By Kapish Kalita LANCASTER, CA – The family of Francisco Nuñez, along with Cancel the Contract, friends,…
Guest Commentary: Want to Make Communities Safer? Make Sure People Coming Home from Jail and Prison Have a Place to Live
By Nazish Dholakia It took two years of constant effort for Ashia Wilson to find a home…
Major Challenge to California’s Death Penalty Filed – Highlights Evidence Demonstrating Racial Discrimination
San Francisco, CA – Arguing that evidence of racial bias in California’s implementation of the death penalty…
Update: Dorsey Executed in Missouri Despite Unprecedented Support
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Brian Dorsey was executed Tuesday night by the state of Missouri…
California Attorney General Opens Investigation of Sex Ed Class Omitting Information on Access to Abortions
By Sofia Hosseinzadeh MODESTO, CA- The Modesto Pregnancy Center, also known as Personal Health Now, currently faces…
California Lawmakers Address Racial and Economic Inequality through Reform Programs in Silicon Valley
By Maeve O’Brien SAN JOSE, CA – California State Senator Dave Cortese (D-Santa Clara) and Assemblymember Ash…
Guest Commentary: Revealing the Intersection of Incarcerated Trauma and Industrial Growth – An Evidence-Based Exploration of Cheap Labor Exploitation
by Rodney Wrice In the pursuit of economic prosperity, societies often employ strategies that prioritize cost efficiency,…
With Tough-on-Crime California Ballot Measure Looming, Justice Reform Groups Mobilize
By Darlin Navarrete and Jocelyn Lopez SACRAMENTO, CA – Mobilization from criminal justice reform advocates have been…
Texas Second Court of Appeals Reverses Black Grandmother’s Conviction in Major Voting Rights Victory
By Cindy Chen FT WORTH, TX – The Second Court of Appeals has reversed the conviction of…
Congress Set to Vote on Controversial Surveillance Law Reforms Amid FISC Program Extension
By Julie McCaffrey and Leela Bronner WASHINGTON, D.C. — Despite Congress’ suggested changes to the law, the…
New Republic Story Suggests Potential Change of Prosecutorial Immunity by U.S. Supreme Court
By Estrella Torres WASHINGTON, DC – Matt Ford’s New Republic story highlights how prosecutors in the U.S….
Survey: Advancing Transgender Justice – Illuminating Trans Lives Behind and Beyond Bars
By Shriya Kali Chittapuram NEW YORK, NY – From 2019 to 2022, the Vera Institute of Justice…