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U.S. Department of Justice discusses transgender gun rights

February 17, 2026 by Marcus Casillas

Firearm ban could impact correctional officer's job with CDCR The right of transgender individuals to possess firearms is under discussion at the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Legislation, POLITICS Tagged With: American Psychiatric Association, cdcr, Donald Trump, San Quentin, San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, The Associated Press, U.S. Department of Justice

Gun rights possibly restored for some felons

February 4, 2026 by T. J. Marshall

The Trump administration is working to allow some convicted felons in the U.S. to have their gun rights restored if it can convince Congress that the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: POLITICS Tagged With: U.S. Department of Justice

LGBTQ+ detainees at ICE facility allege abuse

February 3, 2026 by Charles Crowe

Transgender and LGBTQ+ detainees at the women’s ICE Processing Center in Basile, Louisiana, allege systemic physical and emotional abuse between 2023 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: POLITICS Tagged With: ICE, Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Discontentment among Black people deters voting

February 2, 2026 by Jason Jackson

People at the voting booth

Some San Quentin Black residents trace their lack of participation in politics to subpar education and feeling ostracized by the government that’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: POLITICS

Fiesta de El Salvador event highlights immigration challenges

September 27, 2025 by Bostyon Johnson

San Quentin event provides platform for decision-makers to hear the voices and fears of residents facing deportation As fear of Immigration and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ICE - IMMIGRATION, POLITICS Tagged With: Alex Sanchez, Brad Zukerman, Brooke Jenkins, Cecot, El Salvador, Homies Unidos, ICE, Salinas Valley State Prison, San Quentin, San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, UnCommon Law

SFDA and residents look for solutions to prevent gangs

September 25, 2025 by Aristeo Sampablo

San Quentin residents geared up to sit down with San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins and her staff, creating a safe space for a dialogue on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: LAW ENFORCEMENT, POLITICS Tagged With: Brooke Jenkins, District Attorney

Backlog of federal cases a concern for Department of Justice

September 25, 2025 by Bostyon Johnson

Lady Justice.

The Justice Department distributed an internal memo calling on federal prosecutors to speed up handing out criminal cases, a reaction to disturbances … [Read more...]

Filed Under: POLITICS Tagged With: CBS News, David Huerta, ICE, Justice Department, LaMonica McIver

Organization fights sentencing enhancements

September 19, 2025 by Jerry Maleek Gearin

"People over Politics" is a step toward criminal justice reform as formerly incarcerated CEO endorses woman candidate for California … [Read more...]

Filed Under: POLITICS Tagged With: California governor, Ceasar McDowell, Sharifah Hardie

Reimagined prison system takes a step backward

September 17, 2025 by Michael Callahan

Less than two-and-a-half years ago, California’s Governor Gavin Newsom announced his idea for a reformed prison system. Now, residents said they feel … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CDCR, Most Read, POLITICS Tagged With: California Model, California Model Resource Team, cdcr, Prison Industry Authority, The People In Blue

San Francisco Police Department joins residents to discuss public safety and shared trauma

July 31, 2025 by Bostyon Johnson

As San Quentin residents took turns making accountability statements in a large circle, over 35 police officers from various departments joined the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: LAW ENFORCEMENT, POLITICS Tagged With: Child Protective Services, CPS, David Lazar, SFPD

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