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#JusticeBriefs2025 • ACLU

Federal Judge demonstrates the power of temporary restraining orders when the U.S. Constitution is violated

July 20, 2025
#JusticeBriefs2025

Three Members of the LA County Sheriff’s Department Killed Friday Described as The Best of the Best.

July 18, 2025
#Documented/Undocumented • #ProtectingDueProcess

Mayor Bass & a list of mayors of So Cal cities join in federal civil rights lawsuit against Trump’s militarization of immigration

July 9, 2025
Civil Liberties

May your 4th of July weekend be a safe one, and may you find joy in these strange times.

July 4, 2025
#JusticeBriefs

Three judges from the 9th Circuit weigh in on the Trump v. Newsom battle over CA’s National Guard

June 20, 2025
#NoSafePlace

LA County Pays $2.7 million to teenager who was the victim of “Gladiator” fights at youth hall

June 5, 2025
Jail • Jim McDonnell • LASD

Four LA County Jail Deaths in 10 Days

March 14, 2017
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Since March 1, four inmates in Los Angeles County jails have died. None of the deaths, which...

The Retrial of Lee Baca • The Trial of Lee Baca

THE RETRIAL OF LEE BACA : The Defense Calls Only One Witness

March 13, 2017
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The Lone Witness The prosecution rested its case at 10:25 a.m. on Thursday, March 9, after nine...

Civil Rights • Civil Rights Watch • Department of Justice • U.S. Attorney

What It Means that 46 U.S. Attorneys Were Asked to Resign Including So Cal U.S.A. Eileen Decker

March 13, 2017
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46 Resignation Demands On Friday, Attorney General Jeff Sessions asked 46 U.S. Attorneys to hand in...

LA County Board of Supervisors • Pretrial Detention/Release

LA County Supes Vote to Review Cash Bail System

March 9, 2017
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The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted Wednesday to explore possibilities for reforming...

Immigration & Justice • Solitary

Inspector General Report Reveals Immigrants Detained in Orange County Jail Face Unsafe Conditions

March 9, 2017
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Immigrant detainees held in Orange County’s Theo Lacy Facility are served spoiled lunch meat...

Pretrial Detention/Release

LA County to Look Into Reforming Its Cash Bail-Reliant Pretrial System

March 8, 2017
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On Wednesday, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to vote on a motion to...

Innocence

Report Shows Disproportionate Number of Black Defendants are Wrongfully Convicted

March 8, 2017
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African Americans are far more likely to be wrongfully convicted of murder, sexual assault, or a...

Immigration & Justice

ICE Arrests, Who Should Get Legal Assistance from CA?, and Two Alarming Proposed DHS Policies

March 7, 2017
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LOS ANGELES FATHER OF FOUR WITH OLD, LOW-LEVEL OFFENSES ARRESTED BY ICE WHILE DROPPING HIS...

The Retrial of Lee Baca • The Trial of Lee Baca

During 1st Week of Testimony 4 Former LASD Members Point to Baca as the Man Who Gave the Orders

March 6, 2017
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THE “CONSPIRATORS” SPEAK After five days of testimony in the retrial of former Los...

Immigration & Justice • Law Enforcement

63 Law Enforcement Leaders Express Concerns About Immigration Enforcement in Letter to Congress

March 3, 2017
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This week a group of 63 law enforcement leaders from all over the nation, including five from...

LASD

Update on Retrial of Former LA County Sheriff Lee Baca Coming Soon

March 3, 2017
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It’s been an intense four days of testimony in the retrial of former Los Angeles County...

LASD • Paul Tanaka

Tentative Settlement Reached in Case of LASD Investigator Alleging Retaliation Over Refusal to Falsify Job Apps & Campaign for Tanaka

March 1, 2017
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Back in 2015, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputy Ban Nguyen accused department higher-ups of...

Employment • Probation • Reentry • Veterans • Youth at Risk

Opening up Paths to Careers for Ex-Inmates and Others With Barriers to Employment

March 1, 2017
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On Tuesday, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion to expand access to...

Foster Care

MISSING THE BUS: California Has Missed a Crucial Funding Deadline and, Under the New Trump Administration, the State’s Foster Kids Could Suffer

February 28, 2017
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EDITOR’S NOTE: In 2015, then-President Barack Obama signed the Every Student Succeeds Act...

The Retrial of Lee Baca • The Trial of Lee Baca

THE RETRIAL OF LEE BACA: During Opening Statements the Prosecution & the Defense Drag a Ghost Into Court

February 27, 2017
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THE GHOST IN THE COURTROOM On Friday afternoon in the courtroom of U.S. District Court Judge Percy...

Crime and Punishment

LA County Supervisors Want to Know if Probation Was Mishandled With Suspect in Murder of Whittier Police Officer

February 24, 2017
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IS SENTENCING REFORM TO BLAME FOR THE DEATH OF OFFICER KEITH BOYER? After the tragic fatal shooting...

LAPD

Off-Duty LAPD Officer Discharges Weapon During Dispute with 13-year-old

February 23, 2017
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Protests erupted Wednesday night in Anaheim, resulting in 24 arrests, after two videos emerged...

Diversion • Drugs & Drug Treatment • Juvenile Justice • Youth Justice: Healing Not Punishment

How to Boost Crucial Family Involvement in Kids’ Drug Court Proceedings

February 23, 2017
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An important report released this week by the National Center for Mental Health and Juvenile...

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