Rapper and activist Common, along with J. Cole, recently “took over” Capitol Mall in Sacramento for a free advocacy concert, following Common’s … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2018
Prosecution theories unacceptable
A federal judge has overturned a California death penalty case because of flawed theories by a prosecutor, The New Yorker reports. One federal court … [Read more...]
Prison journalists “Excellence in Journalism” award
A collaboration between incarcerated reporters and a local radio station produced stories about San Quentin that won a prestigious journalism award. … [Read more...]
Latter-day Saints celebrate Christ
The Perry family is a durable group of volunteers that brings the teaching of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, commonly known as … [Read more...]
Incarcerated without a trial
A huge percentage of incarcerated women are locked up without a conviction or even a trial, a first-of-its-kind study concludes. “A staggering number … [Read more...]
Immigration assistance
Vera Institute of Justice program offers free legal advice to immigrants facing deportation in 11 cities and counties, Mother Jones reports. The … [Read more...]
Class action lawsuit against GEO
A private prison firm with multi-million dollar contracts with the federal government is violating anti-human trafficking laws, according to a lawsuit … [Read more...]
Overburdened public defenders
“You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided to you.” We have all heard the Miranda rights promise more … [Read more...]
U.S. Supreme Court upholds prosecution’s rights to share info
How much evidence is the prosecution required to disclose to defense counsel? The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a standard that continues to allow … [Read more...]
Cell-phone violations take away family visits
NOTICE OF PROPOSED REGULATORY ACTION California Code of Regulations Title 15, Crime Prevention and California Department of Corrections and … [Read more...]