Commentary: In America and Beyond – An International Student’s Experience with Gun Violence
By Praniti Gulyani I was 9 years old when I came across the mention of a child’s…
Vanguard social justice articles involving criminal justice reform
Wells Fargo Accused of Alleged Lending Discrimination; Requests More Time to Respond to Expert Opinions
By Estrella Torres SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Wells Fargo Bank is currently the subject of a nationwide…
Death Penalty Group Notes Tennessee Man on Death Row Wrongly Accused of Murder, Blames Errors at Trial
By Olivia Biliunas MEMPHIS, TN – A Tennessee man, Jessie Dotson, has been sentenced to death for…
Does the Price Recall Lack Sufficient Valid Signatures?
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Oakland, CA – In a letter dated March 14 from Alameda…
Guest Commentary: : What the 303 Creative Decision Means and Doesn’t Mean for Anti-Discrimination and Public Accommodation Laws
Businesses offering expressive services do not have a First Amendment right to refuse to serve customers based…
Sexual Abuse Response and Prevention Working Group Addresses Reforms Necessary for California Women’s Prisons
By Helen Shamamyan SACRAMENTO, CA – With the release of their latest report, the Sexual Abuse Response…
ACLU Sues State of Georgia for Banning Media Witnesses at Executions
By Olivia Biliunas and Maeve O’Brien ATLANTA, GA – The State of Georgia is being sued by…
Yolo DA Launches ‘FastPass’ to Prosecution Program Combating Retail Theft – Although Industry Retracts Claims, and Defense Attorney Calls It Publicity Stunt
By Robert J. Hansen WOODLAND, CA — Last December. the National Retail Federation (NRF) lobbying group retracted…
Sister Warriors Executive Director Comments on FBI Raids at Dublin Women’s Prison
By Bryan Miller DUBLIN, CA – Amika Mota, Sister Warriors executive director, released a statement this week…
Bill Would Limit Use of Inaccurate Roadside Drug Tests and Prevent Wrongful Convictions
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – A bill that would prohibit law enforcement agencies from making…
REPORT: Attorneys for Children Issue White Paper Urging Albany to Address Family Court Crisis with Increased Funding
By Perla Chavez NEW YORK, NY – A white paper issued by the Attorney for Children (AFC)…
12 New Lawsuits – Bringing Total to 63 – Filed against Dublin Federal Prison in Ongoing Sexual Abuse behind Bars Scandal
By Xinhui Lin OAKLAND, CA – Another 12 survivors late last week jointly filed lawsuits against the…
Letter: Request to CA Senator Aisha Wahab to Initiate an Investigation of Santa Rita Jail
By Malik and Gale Washington Dear Senator Wahab, The citizens of Alameda County appreciate the tireless efforts…
Attorney General Bonta: Ghost Guns Are Firearms and Need to Be Regulated under Federal Law
Special to the Vanguard Oakland, CA – California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Monday joined a coalition…
CA Supreme Court Ruling Goes against Youth Sentenced to LWOP
By Yana Singhal LOS ANGELES, CA – The Felony Murder Elimination Project, in a response to the…
A Letter to UC Berkeley’s Sather Gate: The Demonstration of Protest and Solidarity Destination
By Praniti Gulyani Dear Sather Gate, When I tell my family back in India about you, and…
Former Humboldt County Judge, Accused of 19 Counts of Violating Code of Judicial Ethics, Loses Reelection
By Julie McCaffrey HUMBOLDT COUNTY, CA — Former Judge Gregory Elvine-Kreis has failed to be re-elected to…
Guest Commentary: Cheap Jail and Prison Food Is Making People Sick – It Doesn’t Have To
Penny-pinching on food services fleeces incarcerated people and their families and has adverse health impacts, all while…
REPORT: Prosecutors Alliance of California Supports Legislative Package Addressing Fentanyl and Theft
By Sarah Chayet SACRAMENTO, CA -The Prosecutors Alliance of California (PAC) has announced its support of a…
Temporary Protected Status Holders Celebrate Victory Over Trump Policy, Protecting the Rights of 400,000+ People
By Julie McCaffrey LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA — Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders and their U.S. citizen children…