Journalist Transferred After Exposing Jail Conditions Malik Washington says his reporting on deaths at Santa Rita Jail led to a retaliatory transfer. His story exposes deeper accountability issues. ————— #justicematters #davisvanguard

Mass Incarceration & Media Narratives Civil rights lawyer Alec Karakatsanis says elite media distort the truth about policing — shielding the powerful and justifying mass incarceration. ————— #justicematters #davisvanguard

How Politics Reshaped the Supreme Court Carl Hulse’s new book outlines the partisan battles that broke public trust in the Court and shifted it toward raw political power. ————— #justicematters #davisvanguard

LA’s Approach to Homelessness Is a Warning Decades of criminalizing poverty and disinvestment in housing have deepened LA’s crisis. Advocates say cities must focus on housing and reform — not punishment. ————— #justicematters #davisvanguard

Charges Dropped Against Former Ethics Adviser A California court dismissed charges against Diana Teran, saying prosecutors misused a computer crime law over the release of public court records. ————— #justicematters #davisvanguard

Death Sentence Upheld Despite No Physical Evidence The U.S. Court of Appeals affirmed Tracy Allen Hampton’s conviction and execution. Judge Friedland dissented, citing ineffective counsel and no physical evidence. ————— #justicematters #davisvanguard

🔧 An off-duty officer has been arrested for driving with a counterfeit license plate, despite previous assurances of compliance. He resigned after the internal affairs investigation began and is now facing charges, with bond set at $2,500. ————— 📰: www.davisvanguard.com

🚓 The Los Angeles Police Department dismissed more than 1,700 complaints of biased policing in 2024, despite a rise in allegations. Only 4.7% of complaints were sustained, prompting criticism of the department’s accountability mechanisms. ————— 📰: www.davisvanguard.com

🌫️ California has launched a Statewide Mobile Monitoring Initiative to combat air pollution, focusing on disadvantaged communities. Led by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), the program uses advanced vehicle tech and community-based research. ————— 📰: www.davisvanguard.com

🚨 Mohamed Soliman, accused of a violent attack in Boulder, CO, had his family detained by ICE following the incident. The case has sparked concerns over the use of immigration enforcement and a broader rise in antisemitic violence in the U.S. ————— 📰: www.davisvanguard.com

🗳️ Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has signed Senate Bill 1027 into law, restricting citizen-led ballot initiatives and introducing a vote weighting system that favors rural areas over urban ones. Critics argue the law threatens direct democracy and voter equality. ————— 📰: www.davisvanguard.com

Alameda County is facing a court-ordered evidentiary hearing in the Gonzalez class action lawsuit. Whistleblower Darryl Geyer alleges lead attorney Yolanda Huang misrepresented claims, potentially harming plaintiffs. The case could reshape how class action suits are handled 📰: www.davisvanguard.com

🏛️ The City of Davis is inviting public input on the qualities and priorities for its next city manager. A community survey is open until June 16, 2025, to guide the City Council's hiring decision. ————— 📰: www.davisvanguard.com ————— #Davis #CityManager #Public

📢 The ACLU launches a new campaign to hold law enforcement accountable in seven states after findings of systemic abuse. The initiative comes as Trump continues efforts to roll back federal police oversight and civil rights protections. ————— 📰: www.davisvanguard.com ————— #ACLU #Trump

🚔 Stanislaus County Deputy Israel Morales has been arrested on suspicion of multiple sexual assaults, kidnapping, and solicitation of prostitution. He has been stripped of his peace officer status and is facing serious criminal charges. ————— 📰: www.davisvanguard.com ————— #Stanislaus #Countydeputy

🗣️ An opinion piece by Byron Washington-Douglass calls out Trump’s claims of “white genocide” in South Africa, labeling them politically motivated distractions from real global tragedies and human rights violations. ————— 📰: www.davisvanguard.com ————— #OpinionPiece #Trump #ByronWashingtonDouglass

🏳️‍⚧️ President Trump targets California, threatening to withhold federal funds unless the state bans transgender girls from participating in school sports. State leaders, including Senator Scott Wiener, have vowed to uphold protections for transgender students. ————— 📰: www.davisvanguard.com —————

🌍 The California State Senate passes SR 36, reaffirming its commitment to the Paris Climate Agreement despite the federal government’s withdrawal. The resolution highlights California’s ongoing leadership in climate action and environmental justice. ————— 📰: www.davisvanguard.com ————— #SR36

⚖️ Carlos Reales Dominguez's trial continues with allegations of coercion during police interrogation and new phone data evidence introduced. Dominguez faces multiple counts of murder and attempted murder. The trial is expected to resume tomorrow. ————— 📰: www.davisvanguard.com ————— #CarlosDominguez

🏙️ The Oakland People’s Budget Coalition is urging city leaders to reallocate police funds toward essential services for vulnerable residents—including housing, support for low-wage workers, and community-based safety solutions. ————— 📰: www.davisvanguard.com ————— #Oakland #Funding #Activists

💥 Several Army Rangers are under investigation after allegedly firing blank rounds near civilians during a mock sea battle in Florida. The incident triggered five emergency calls and led to the suspension of 18 soldiers from the 6th Ranger Training Battalion. ————— 📰: www.davisvanguard.com —————

🧑🏽‍🎓 Ximena Arias Cristobal, a 19-year-old undocumented college student, was arrested during a traffic stop and detained by ICE. The officer involved later resigned, sparking public outcry and demands for police accountability. ————— 📰: www.davisvanguard.com ————— #JusticeMatters #UndocumentedStudent

🏫 California Assembly Bill 715 aims to combat discrimination in education but faces criticism for centralized state control and anonymous complaints. The bill proposes an Antisemitism Coordinator and requires school superintendents to manage complaints. ————— 📰: www.davisvanguard.com ————— #CaAb715

🚨 Migrant Juan Serrano, expecting a routine immigration hearing, was unexpectedly arrested. The incident, part of a coordinated Trump-era effort, raises concerns about migrant treatment and the effectiveness of asylum processes. ————— 📰: www.davisvanguard.com ————— #JusticeMatters #Immigration

⚖️ Senate Bill 672, the Youth Rehabilitation and Opportunity Act, advances—offering parole eligibility to individuals sentenced to life without parole for offenses committed under age 26, after serving 25 years. ————— 📰: www.davisvanguard.com ————— #JusticeMatters #SeanteBill672

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