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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Federal judge halts White House effort to collect university data on applicants' race

A federal judge halted data collection efforts by the Trump administration regarding race in college admissions, citing rushed implementation and potential privacy risks.
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago
US news

Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges to show they don't consider race in admissions

Higher education
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Federal judge halts White House effort to collect university data on applicants' race

A federal judge halted data collection efforts by the Trump administration regarding race in college admissions, citing rushed implementation and potential privacy risks.
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago
US news

Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges to show they don't consider race in admissions

US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

The loophole that keeps a Trump loyalist serving as L.A.'s top federal prosecutor

Bill Essayli operates as a de facto U.S. attorney in Los Angeles, pursuing aggressive legal actions aligned with Trump's administration despite challenges to his position.
SF politics
fromTruthout
2 days ago

CA Should Send Prisoners Home Instead of Spending Millions on New Facilities

California's prison reform focuses on expensive new facilities rather than effective rehabilitation, with minimal budget allocation for actual rehabilitation programs.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

The Price Of Justice And The Promise Of AI - Above the Law

Rising legal service costs and declining access-to-justice funding widen the gap for those needing legal protections, with AI presenting potential solutions.
#judicial-diversity
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago
Social justice

Op-Ed | Revisiting More Black Male Judges, the Collegial Effect, Public Perceptions and Paths Forward | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago
Social justice

We need a reflective judiciary': Bar association group says more Black men are needed on the bench | amNewYork

Social justice
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Op-Ed | Revisiting More Black Male Judges, the Collegial Effect, Public Perceptions and Paths Forward | amNewYork

Increased representation of Black judges leads to fairer judicial outcomes and reduces racial disparities in sentencing.
Social justice
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

We need a reflective judiciary': Bar association group says more Black men are needed on the bench | amNewYork

The need for more Black male judges in New York City is crucial for fair representation in the judiciary.
Washington DC
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

They Had to Clean Solitary Cells. What They Saw Forced Them to Quit.

Solitary confinement work is demoralizing and involves invasive strip searches, contributing to severe mental health issues among incarcerated individuals.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Young adults facing life or indeterminate sentences almost doubles in a decade

The number of young adults receiving life sentences has nearly doubled in a decade, raising concerns about their mental health and future prospects.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

US court orders resentencing for Colorado clerk involved in election scheme

The appeals court ruled that a lower court had considered Peters's personal beliefs when deciding upon a punishment, thereby rendering the sentence improper.
US Elections
#sheryl-davis
fromsfist.com
2 days ago
Mission District

Day Around the Bay: Sheryl Davis Delays Arraignment, Plans to Plead Not Guilty

Mission District
fromMission Local
2 days ago

S.F. ex-human rights boss Sheryl Davis pleads not guilty, postpones arraignment

Sheryl Davis faces felony charges for misappropriating funds and plans to plead not guilty on May 6.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Day Around the Bay: Sheryl Davis Delays Arraignment, Plans to Plead Not Guilty

Sheryl Davis plans to plead not guilty to charges of misappropriating $4.6 million in city funds, delaying her arraignment until May 6.
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Providence's Duncan Powell pleads not guilty to charges resulting from altercation with woman

Duncan Powell pleaded not guilty to domestic assault and disorderly conduct after allegedly threatening a woman and injuring her during an argument.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

How a 'trans panic' defense changed the outcome of two murders

D. F. McLaughlin's murder in 1986 highlights the dangers of transphobia and remains a significant yet overlooked case in the fight for justice.
Left-wing politics
fromNewsday
3 days ago

Activist Mahmoud Khalil wants ex-Justice Department official off panel of judges weighing his appeal

Mahmoud Khalil's lawyers seek Judge Bove's recusal from his deportation appeal due to potential conflict of interest from Bove's past Justice Department role.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Criminal case against man shot by cops during mental health crisis will move forward | amNewYork

A Queens man shot by police during a mental health crisis faces criminal charges despite calls for dismissal from his mother and community members.
fromHoodline
3 days ago

Brooklyn judge vacates 1979 rabbi murder conviction

Justice Guy Mangano concluded that new evidence and serious credibility problems with key testimony had so undercut the trial record that the guilty verdict could not stand.
Brooklyn
#jen-shah
US news
fromJezebel
3 days ago

Jen Shah: Ghislaine Maxwell Has 'No Remorse,' Elizabeth Holmes Had 'Poop Duty'

Jen Shah shares experiences with fellow inmates Elizabeth Holmes and Ghislaine Maxwell, highlighting their bond and prison life challenges.
US news
fromJezebel
3 days ago

Jen Shah: Ghislaine Maxwell Has 'No Remorse,' Elizabeth Holmes Had 'Poop Duty'

Jen Shah shares experiences with fellow inmates Elizabeth Holmes and Ghislaine Maxwell, highlighting their bond and prison life challenges.
SF parents
fromMission Local
3 days ago

S.F. nonprofit exec, charged as accomplice in alleged public dollar misappropriation, is out of jail

James Spingola was released from jail on bond after being charged with aiding former Human Rights Commission head Sheryl Davis in felony activities.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

Prosecutors ask Appeal Court to overturn bail for Ontario lawyer in Ryan Wedding case | CBC News

Prosecutors argue an Ontario judge erred in granting bail to a lawyer accused of advising a murder in a drug smuggling case.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Prosecutors used hip-hop lyrics to help sentence a man to death: This only happens to rap music'

James Broadnax, who is 37, describes how he writes: 'I've been here umpteen days never forgetting To forget the absence of my fate. Sloppy ciphered sentences become rage, Provoking thoughts into words spoken Across this blank page.'
Music
SOMA, SF
fromSan Jose Inside
5 days ago

DA Hires Stanford Grad to Run County Crime Lab

Sandra Burnham Sachs is the new chief of the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Crime Lab, succeeding Dr. Ian Fitch.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Lawyer sacked for nonce' slur claims unfair dismissal due to brain injury

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
#immigration
US politics
fromMission Local
2 days ago

Fired judge goes to the border, searching for what he missed on the bench

Jeremiah Johnson, an immigration judge, was fired and chose to explore the U.S.-Mexico border to understand the immigrant experience better.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

US judge rules against deporting man whose murder conviction was overturned after 44 years in prison

A judge may release Subramanyam Vedam, an Indian citizen, after his murder conviction was overturned, despite potential deportation by ICE.
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

After the release of the Epstein files, why have there been so few arrests?

The more than 3 million pages of documents include accusations by alleged victims of Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell's abuse and thousands of emails and photos showing Epstein associated with prominent figures.
Law
SF politics
fromPadailypost
2 days ago

Opinion: A DA shouldn't be using his office this way

Allegations against DA Jeff Rosen suggest unethical fundraising linked to prosecution of pro-Gaza protesters, raising concerns about political neutrality in law enforcement.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

Evidence related to 1 of complainants in Stronach sex assault trial 'fatally flawed': judge | CBC News

An Ontario judge found the evidence of a complainant in Frank Stronach's sexual assault trial to be unreliable and fatally flawed.
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

Bay Area lawyers in Washington DC for Supreme Court birthright citizenship case

"What's at issue is can the president rewrite the Constitution. And basically we are arguing that birthright citizenship is clearly stated in the 14th Amendment and that the Supreme Court actually already decided this issue in 1898," Kohli says.
Social justice
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Mom who brutally tortured, killed boy is denied resentencing. Under state law, she can try again

Pearl Fernandez has been denied resentencing for the murder of her son Gabriel for the second time, frustrating his relatives.
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

The University of Cincinnati College Of Law Is Due For A Name Change - Above the Law

"The Klekamp family's extraordinary generosity honors Donald Klekamp's legacy while strengthening our ability to prepare the next generation of talented legal minds," said University of Cincinnati President Neville G. Pinto, in the university's news release.
Higher education
fromPatently-O
5 days ago

GW Law Seeking IP Fellow for Frank H. Marks Visiting Position

The fellowship, which carries the title of Visiting Associate Professor of Law, is one of the better-known entry points into IP legal academia.
Intellectual property law
#supreme-court
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

How Appealing Weekly Roundup - Above the Law

Trump's influence on the Supreme Court is diminishing, with several legal challenges and decisions impacting his administration.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

Sonia Sotomayor Warns That Texas May Execute an Innocent Man

The Supreme Court has shifted from protecting capital defendants' rights to facilitating executions, exemplified by the denial of Rodney Reed's appeal.
#ai-in-law
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Atlanta Prosecutor Repeatedly Cites Non-Existent Cases To Avoid Murder Retrial - Above the Law

AI hallucinations in legal work are leading to serious issues, including the citation of nonexistent cases by attorneys.
Law
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

Has Legal Industry Upheaval Changed Your Career Goals? - Above the Law

Law firms are seeking reader input on career goals amid AI-driven uncertainty.
fromFortune
4 days ago

The quadruple amputee cornholer's shooting was in self-defense, lawyer says | Fortune

The truth here is that he would have been a murder victim if he had not acted immediately in defense of his life, according to defense attorney Andrew Jezic.
US news
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

Former SF human rights commissioner, nonprofit executive director arrested, DA Jenkins says

Sheryl Davis and James Spingola face multiple charges for financial conflicts of interest related to city contracts exceeding $8.5 million.
Social justice
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

The Horrifying Secret of the Child Detention Center We Shared as Detainee and Warden

The Cheltenham Youth Detention Center has a troubling history of racial segregation and a lack of memorial for children who died in custody.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Monday briefing: What a new Guardian podcast reveals about the US justice system

The case against Alexander Villa has long been contested, with troubling questions about how his conviction was secured, including confessions that were later recanted and evidence that appears shaky or missing.
UK news
#criminal-justice-reform
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

After serving prison time, Andrea James became a leading criminal justice advocate. Now she's running for governor.

Andrea James, an independent candidate with a criminal conviction, is running for Massachusetts governor on a progressive platform emphasizing people-centered policies and criminal justice reform.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 weeks ago

This Is Why Criminal Justice Needs Number Nerds - Above the Law

Data-driven evidence, not ideology, should guide criminal justice reform through incentive-based systems and rigorous testing of policies.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

The Human Cost Of Our Broken Justice System - Above the Law

The criminal legal system punishes instability through policy choices rather than crime, with public defenders facing systemic barriers while seeking justice and reform.
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

After serving prison time, Andrea James became a leading criminal justice advocate. Now she's running for governor.

Andrea James, an independent candidate with a criminal conviction, is running for Massachusetts governor on a progressive platform emphasizing people-centered policies and criminal justice reform.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 weeks ago

This Is Why Criminal Justice Needs Number Nerds - Above the Law

Data-driven evidence, not ideology, should guide criminal justice reform through incentive-based systems and rigorous testing of policies.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

The Human Cost Of Our Broken Justice System - Above the Law

The criminal legal system punishes instability through policy choices rather than crime, with public defenders facing systemic barriers while seeking justice and reform.
Law
fromPoynter
4 days ago

Like journalists, prosecutors shaped a distorted view of crime. They can help fix it, too. - Poynter

Prosecutors and journalists both contribute to misleading public perceptions of crime, but prosecutors possess crucial data to tell a more accurate story.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.02.26 - Above the Law

DOJ has prioritized deporting law-abiding individuals over prosecuting serious criminal cases.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

On Thin Ice for a Long Time': Fox Justice Correspondent Details How Epstein Doomed Bondi

Pam Bondi's handling of the Epstein files led to her ouster as Attorney General despite her close relationship with President Trump.
#wrongful-conviction
New York City
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 weeks ago

After 19 years in prison, Brooklyn man cleared in robbery case after DA review * Brooklyn Paper

Kenneth Windley was exonerated after 19 years in prison for a 2005 robbery conviction based on flawed eyewitness identification and circumstantial evidence linking him to stolen money orders.
Law
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Chelsea man released decades after murder conviction won't be retried, prosecutors say

Suffolk County prosecutors dropped charges against Thomas Rosa Jr. after 34 years in prison, citing new DNA evidence, lost evidence, and changes in case law that dismantled their case against him.
Law
fromHoodline
2 weeks ago

Brooklyn Man Exonerated After 19 Years

Kenneth Windley was exonerated after 19 years in prison when prosecutors and defense joined to overturn his 2007 robbery conviction based on new evidence from other suspects' confessions.
New York City
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 weeks ago

After 19 years in prison, Brooklyn man cleared in robbery case after DA review * Brooklyn Paper

Kenneth Windley was exonerated after 19 years in prison for a 2005 robbery conviction based on flawed eyewitness identification and circumstantial evidence linking him to stolen money orders.
Law
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Chelsea man released decades after murder conviction won't be retried, prosecutors say

Suffolk County prosecutors dropped charges against Thomas Rosa Jr. after 34 years in prison, citing new DNA evidence, lost evidence, and changes in case law that dismantled their case against him.
Law
fromHoodline
2 weeks ago

Brooklyn Man Exonerated After 19 Years

Kenneth Windley was exonerated after 19 years in prison when prosecutors and defense joined to overturn his 2007 robbery conviction based on new evidence from other suspects' confessions.
#criminal-justice
SF parents
fromSan Jose Inside
1 month ago

Court Overturns 2017 Conviction of Morgan Hill Teen's Accused Killer

An appeals court overturned Antolin Garcia Torres's 2012 murder conviction in the Sierra LaMar case, barring prosecutors from using certain legal theories in any retrial.
SF parents
fromSan Jose Inside
1 month ago

Court Overturns 2017 Conviction of Morgan Hill Teen's Accused Killer

An appeals court overturned Antolin Garcia Torres's 2012 murder conviction in the Sierra LaMar case, barring prosecutors from using certain legal theories in any retrial.
Law
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

Judge dismisses lawsuit alleging sex abuse by ex-IU doctor

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit against Indiana University due to the plaintiffs exceeding the statute of limitations for reporting sexual misconduct.
US news
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

Amputee cornhole pro Dayton Webber denied bond in murder case

Dayton Webber, a quadruple amputee, faces murder charges and will remain held without bond as his case progresses in Maryland.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
3 weeks ago

Judge Dismisses Case of Wrongfully Deported Babson Student

A federal judge said it was a "sad truth" that he lost jurisdiction over the case when Any Lucia López Belloza decided to not board a government-offered flight back from Honduras. Belloza previously said she didn't want to return out of fear that she would be deported again.
Boston food
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Judge Who Embarrassed Himself With IT Outrburst Doubles Down - Above the Law

Judge Nathan Milliron's behavior has sparked outrage, revealing a pattern of bullying and retaliation against staff and lawyers in the Texas legal community.
Non-profit organizations
fromProPublica
4 weeks ago

New York Attorney General is Investigating Columbia for Allowing Predatory Doctor to See Patients Despite Warnings

New York's attorney general is investigating Columbia University's institutional response to allowing predatory OB-GYN Robert Hadden to continue practicing despite decades of warnings about sexual misconduct.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
6 days ago

Judge dismisses charges against two ex-Louisville police officers in Breonna Taylor case

U.S. District Judge Charles Simpson issued a one-page ruling Friday throwing out charges against Joshua Jaynes and Kyle Meany, two former officers involved in crafting the Taylor warrant.
US news
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Former Whittier officer pleads guilty in shooting that left unarmed man paralyzed

Former Whittier police officer Salvador Murillo pleaded guilty to assault charges for shooting an unarmed man in 2020, resulting in paralysis, and lost his police certification.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Justice system in crisis, victims' advocate says

London's victims' commissioner reports the criminal justice system is in crisis, with victims experiencing traumatic delays and losing trust in police and courts.
fromABC7 Chicago
5 days ago

Lawyers for man accused of killing Charlie Kirk ask to delay preliminary hearing

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives could not conclusively connect a bullet fragment recovered during an autopsy to the rifle found near the scene. The FBI is running additional tests.
Law
Law
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Judge denies Lindsay Clancy's request for two-part murder trial

Lindsay Clancy will stand trial in July for allegedly killing her three children, with an insanity defense based on postpartum mental illness.
Social justice
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

This Harvard Law School Grad Has The Progressive Answer To FedSoc - Above the Law

Lawyers can drive systemic change through community organizing and alternative pathways that challenge corporate power and legal inequities rather than relying solely on institutional approaches.
Law
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

Morning Docket: 03.30.26 - Above the Law

AI associates should not be blamed for failures, raising questions about their necessity.
fromLos Angeles Times
33 years ago

'Doubts' D.A. Heads for Hills

Matlin was the youngest recipient of the Best Actress Oscar and the only hearing-impaired Oscar winner when she was honored at the age of 21 for her first screen role in the 1987 movie "Children of a Lesser God."
LA real estate
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

The Epstein files and the danger of transparency without accountability

Releasing Epstein files without prosecuting exposed individuals and institutions fails victims, normalizes abuse, and emboldens perpetrators and potential abusers.
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

He died a convicted murderer. Can a DNA test clear his name?

Every state now has a legal avenue where people can request DNA testing of evidence after being convicted. But in many cases, it's not clear if those statutes apply once convicts have died, said Brandon Garrett, a law professor at Duke University.
US news
Law
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Humpday Headlines: Judge Fines SF Public Defender For Turning Down Cases

SF Public Defender Mano Raju is hiring 36 new attorneys while facing contempt for turning down cases due to unmanageable caseloads.
Law
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Why did Kelsey Fitzsimmons choose to have a judge decide her fate?

Kelsey Fitzsimmons is on trial for assault, with her fate decided by Judge Jeffrey T. Karp instead of a jury.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
4 weeks ago

Lindsey Halligan Under Investigation And The DOJ Is Big Mad About It - Above the Law

The DOJ proposed a regulation granting Attorney General Pam Bondi authority to block state bar ethics investigations into government lawyers, eliminating a remaining check on DOJ misconduct and preventing bar discipline as accountability.
Law
from48 hills
1 week ago

Judge sanctions public defender in case that raises critical issues about criminal justice - 48 hills

Public Defender Mano Raju was fined $26,000 for refusing cases due to overwhelming workloads, highlighting systemic issues in public defense funding.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

The Judiciary Is Still Unaccountable, And This Congress Won't Fix It - Above the Law

The Judiciary Accountability Act aims to extend anti-discrimination protections to judiciary employees, promoting transparency and accountability in the judicial system.
Law
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

NY prosecutor who hid evidence is eying a return to law. Professors want him disbarred.

Prosecutor Glenn Kurtzrock's misconduct led to his resignation, wrongful imprisonment, and ongoing efforts to block his return to practicing law.
Law
from48 hills
2 weeks ago

Lurie wants to be tough on crime-but won't pay for the impacts on defendants - 48 hills

Increased arrests and prosecutions in San Francisco are costly, leading to understaffed public defense and potential legal ethics violations.
fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
2 weeks ago

John Burris: The Godfather of Police Litigation in San Jose | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Over the last 40 years, he has represented over a thousand victims of police brutality and misconduct. His most notable cases include the 1991 Rodney King against LAPD, 2009 Oscar Grant against the Oakland BART Police, and 2015 Mario Woods against SFPD.
Law
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Op-Ed | New York's promise: Justice with the door kept open amNewYork

Mayor Adams' veto of Intro 1297 prevents strengthened legal pathways for survivors of gender-motivated violence to seek accountability, undermining access to justice.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 months ago

Misrepresenting Prison Education Risks Harming Students

The article fails to acknowledge decades of evidence about the benefits of prison education. The title and framing deceptively imply that college programs increase criminal activity post-release at a national scale. The Grinnell study-an unpublished working paper-is only informed by data collected in Iowa. Of most impact to incarcerated students, the title and introductory paragraphs mislead the reader by implying that the blame for technical violations and reincarceration should be placed on the justice-impacted individuals themselves.
Higher education
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

Lawyer Convicted Of Systematic Sexual Abuse Of Children - Above the Law

Bishop was found guilty on 24 counts of committing lewd acts on three minor victims, all described in court documents as victims under the age of 14. The span of these offenses covers multiple years. Evidence admitted at trial showed that Bishop possessed more than 600 images of child sexual abuse material depicting two of the minor victims.
Law
US news
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Law Professor Arrested On 50 Counts In Child Sexual Abuse Materials Case - Above the Law

A Barry University law professor, Glen‑Peter Ahlers, was arrested on 50 counts of unlawful possession of materials depicting the sexual performance of a child and held on $100,000 bond.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Texas Is Planning to Put an Innocent Man to Death. Will the Supreme Court Even Take the Case?

Texas must be compelled to enforce laws letting death-row inmates prove actual innocence to ensure fair treatment and prevent racially biased or cruel executions.
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