Rob Bonta to introduce a proposal to address political influence attached to campaign contributions from law enforcement agencies. Legislation is … [Read more...]
CA SB 203 extends Miranda Rights protection
Being handcuffed and placed in the back of a squad car or questioned by seasoned detectives as a suspect can overwhelm teens and young children. Under … [Read more...]
Incarcerated COVID death prompts CDCR lawsuit
One of the first claims for a coronavirus-related death of a resident at San Quentin State Prison was filed by the victim’s family in September, a … [Read more...]
Firefighters can now get jobs after passing of AB2147
The dream of incarcerated fire-fighting heroes to pursue careers as professional firefighters upon their release from prison became reality when … [Read more...]
Judge orders CA prison guards to wear cameras
A federal judge responding to prisoner abuse claims has ordered corrections officers at California’s Richard J. Donovan prison in San Diego to wear … [Read more...]
Gov. Newsom signs prison reform bills into law
California prison reform got a boost as Gov. Gavin Newsom signed various legislative bills into law. But some of the incarcerated remain … [Read more...]
Prison law libraries provide inadequate access to legal resources
Across the country, prisoners and their advocates contend that prison law libraries provide inadequate access to legal resources, according to an … [Read more...]
State prosecutors not complying with Brady Law
Thousands of people have gone to prison or face criminal charges based on questionable testimony from law enforcement officers, USA Today reports. … [Read more...]
California gun safety laws reported strongest in nation
California leads the nation when it comes to strongest gun safety laws and innovative programs to reduce gun violence, according to a Juvenile Justice … [Read more...]
Raise the Age Law help young accused avoid trial in adult courts
North Carolina’s new Raise the Age law now prevents many non-violent youth offenders under the age of 18 from being mandatorily sent to adult court, … [Read more...]