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May 27, 2026
May 27, 2026
California Supreme Court Orders Historic Challenge to Death Penalty to Move Forward
The order recognizes the compelling evidence establishing that California’s death penalty is administered in a racially discriminatory manner.
Court Cases:
Office of State Public Defender et al. v. Bonta
May 13, 2026
May 13, 2026
ACLU Report Finds Sacramento Police Disproportionately Stopped Black People for Traffic Violations
Black and Latino drivers were more likely to be searched
Apr 29, 2026
Apr 29, 2026
Legal Teams React to SCOTUS Arguments on Cases Challenging Termination of TPS for Haiti and Syria
The Supreme Court's decision could also impact more than 1.3 million TPS holders from all 17 TPS-designated countries, as the administration is asking to make TPS decision-making unreviewable by the court system.
Court Cases:
Mullin v. Dahlia Doe
Dec 29, 2025
Dec 29, 2025
Siskiyou County Settles Claims Over Race-Based Traffic Stops, Agrees to Major Reform
Sheriff’s Office to follow new traffic stop reforms and comply with independent oversight
Dec 10, 2024
Nov 12, 2024
Nov 08, 2024
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