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Child abuse expert at Bay Area lawyer's trial: Very small minority' of victimized kids lie

A very small minority of victimized children lie about being sexually abused. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

8 hours ago

4 suspects in 2021 murder reach plea deal in landmark case linked to Antioch police texting scandal

Accountability and sentencing in Antioch murder case with ties to a police texting scandal. [ more ]

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Mandatory reporting laws meant to protect children get another look

Efforts to reexamine mandatory reporting laws in some states due to concerns about disproportionate harm and excessive unfounded reports. [ more ]

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www.mercurynews.com

22 hours ago

Opinion: Weinstein conviction reversal will create a chilling effect

The recent decision by New York's highest court to reverse Harvey Weinstein's conviction has a chilling effect on justice for sexual assault survivors. [ more ]

Intelligencer

What It Means That Weinstein's Conviction Was Reversed

Weinstein's conviction overturned based on legal technicality. [ more ]

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www.npr.org

After adopting its own Green New Deal, a college town sets a new target

Ithaca becomes the first U.S. city to set a 'climate justice' spending benchmark higher than the Biden Administration's target. [ more ]

Above the Law

Judges Boycotting Columbia Defend Decision Based On Outright Lie

Federal judges boycott Columbia University to pressure cultural changes. [ more ]

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Sikh leaders welcome arrests in Canada activist killing, but questions loom

Sikh leaders in North America demand justice and investigate Indian government involvement in activist's killing. [ more ]

The Mercury News

Child abuse expert at Bay Area lawyer's trial: 'Very small minority' of victimized kids lie

A very small minority of victimized children lie about sexual abuse, and delayed reporting can lead to disbelief and harm. [ more ]

Boston.com

21 hours ago

Judge asked to question jurors who awarded $38 million in New Hampshire youth center abuse case

Attorney general's office seeking to reduce $38 million award to $475,000 under state law. [ more ]

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High Country News

6 days ago

An environmental justice coalition for all - High Country News

President Biden's Executive Order prioritizes environmental justice, conservation efforts, and community involvement in climate action. [ more ]

Southern Coalition for Social Justice

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Community, Advocacy Groups Ask NC Agencies for Clear Goals on Environmental Justice

Community and environmental groups in North Carolina are urging cabinet agencies to take meaningful action in advancing environmental justice, not just rhetoric. [ more ]

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Opinion: Train California judges better to offer equal justice for women and minorities

A bill on equal justice for women and minorities in California's courts aims to address gender and minority bias, creating a more just legal system. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Feds score clean sweep in verdicts at Aryan Brotherhood prison gang trial in Sacramento

A jury in Sacramento convicted three Aryan Brotherhood prison gang members on all counts in a federal racketeering, murder, and drug conspiracy case. [ more ]

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South Africa: apartheid victims demand reparations DW 05/01/2024

Elderly protesters in South Africa demand justice and reparations for apartheid abuses 30 years after democracy. [ more ]

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Judge Who Brawled With Neighbors Will Remain on N.Y. Bench

The Buffalo-area judge involved in a physical altercation with his neighbors and police will face censure but retain his position despite the scrutiny around his actions and decision. [ more ]

San Jose Spotlight

Zisser: The Israel-Hamas war should not break up Silicon Valley's justice alliances - San Jose Spotlight

Acknowledgment of complexity in Jewish community's stance on Gaza conflict. [ more ]

Southern Coalition for Social Justice

REPORT: North Carolina's Education System Stuck in Cycle of Racism

Racial disparities in North Carolina's school system disproportionately affect students of color, as highlighted in the 2022-23 Racial Equity Report Cards. [ more ]

Advocate.com

A gay designer was attacked at a California fashion show in 2019. His assailant was just sentenced

Closure reached in 2019 assault case involving designer Pol' Atteu after perpetrator sentenced to five years in prison. [ more ]

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Portland Mercury

2 days ago

Mercury Endorsement: Re-Elect Mike Schmidt for Multnomah County District Attorney

Criticism of Multnomah County DA Mike Schmidt is fueled by societal issues not solely solved by prosecutors. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

California bill boosting domestic violence penalties fails again. Why Democrats aren't on board

Domestic violence in California is not always classified as a violent felony, making it challenging to create laws that cover the wide range of behaviors.

Assemblyman Joe Patterson's efforts to extend prison time for more types of domestic violence faced resistance from Democrats supported by criminal justice reform groups. [ more ]

Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

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How the Clean Slate Initiative Helps Formerly Incarcerated People - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Empowering formerly incarcerated individuals through meeting their needs contributes to crime prevention and community safety. [ more ]

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Court rules names of officers involved in Ejaz Choudry's death cannot stay secret | CBC News

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice ruled that police officers involved in the fatal shooting of a mentally ill man in crisis should not have their names shielded from the public. [ more ]

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Politicians should avoid 'uninformed reactions' when it comes to bail: Virani's office | CBC News

Politicians should support bail rights and presumption of innocence, caution against immediate uninformed reactions. [ more ]

Independent

Sam McBride: It would be a scandal if Jeffrey Donaldson's trial collapsed due to the justice system's failure

Prejudicial material online undermines justice system's efficacy in the Jeffrey Donaldson case. [ more ]

San Jose Inside

4 weeks ago

DA Rosen Asks Court to Remove Death Penalty from 15 Murder Convictions

District Attorney Jeff Rosen is seeking to change death sentences to life without parole for 15 inmates.

Rosen halted seeking death penalties 4 years ago, citing ineffectiveness and unfairness of the system post-George Floyd's murder. [ more ]

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www.independent.co.uk

6 days ago

Liberia passes a law setting up a long-awaited war crimes court

President Joseph Boakai on Thursday signed an executive order to create a long-awaited war crimes court to deliver justice to the victims of Liberia's two civil wars, characterized by widespread mass killings, torture and sexual violence.

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Boeing prosecutors aim to decide criminal charge by early June

The U.S. Justice Department may decide in June whether to revoke Boeing's deferred-prosecution agreement, which allowed the company to avoid criminal charges for the 737 Max crashes. [ more ]

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Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Invokes The Former Guy' Trump Nickname In Final Leg Of Supreme Court Immunity Hearing

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson referenced 'the former guy' nickname for ex-President Donald Trump during a Supreme Court hearing on presidential immunity. [ more ]

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After two Boeing 737 Max crashes, families are still seeing answers from DOJ

Families of Boeing crash victims still seeking accountability from Justice Department after years of legal battles. [ more ]

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City Limits

Opinion: Ending the Jury Ban on New Yorkers with Felony Convictions

"The right to serve on a jury is as fundamental to the function of democracy as the right to vote.

When we head to the polls, we decide who should write our laws.

Irish Independent

New threat to Justice Minister Helen McEntee being investigated by gardai

Gardai are investigating a third call threatening the security of Justice Minister Helen McEntee that was made on Saturday.

Toronto

Ontario First Nations denied equal access to justice, lawsuit alleges

A political organization representing Ontario First Nations has launched a constitutional challenge against the province and the government of Canada, alleging First Nations are being denied equal access to justice.

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Justice Jackson warns of Oval Office crime center' at immunity hearing

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson raised concerns about granting the president absolute immunity, suggesting it could foster criminal activity in the Oval Office.

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First responders were sentenced in Elijah McClain's death. But has justice been done?

Race All first responders charged in the fatal botched arrest of Elijah McClain have been sentenced, but questions remain about whether it's changed how Black people are treated by police and paramedics.

FlowingData

Rise in prison death rates during the pandemic

The slowdown in prison admissions during the pandemic led to a decrease in younger incarcerated individuals, impacting the demographic composition within prisons and potentially affecting excess mortality rates. [ more ]

BuzzFeed

12 Satisfying Moments Of Justice When Terrible Characters Got Exactlyyy What They Deserved

"Warner graduated without honors, without a girlfriend, and without any job offers."

www.theguardian.com

Justice: Hyperdrama review an uncertain return to the dancefloor

Justice's latest album sees a return to their club-oriented roots, finding strength in heavier musical elements while softer moments are less successful. [ more ]

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States find a downside to mandatory reporting laws meant to protect children

Mandatory reporting laws have expanded to cover various types of maltreatment, leading to concerns of unfounded reports disproportionately affecting marginalized families. [ more ]

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4 days ago

Children of sex workers rarely see doctors, global study finds

The children of sex workers rarely see doctors and are often living in brothels.

Their deaths frequently go unnoticed and undocumented.

Truthout

Immigrant-Led Organizing Points the Way to a Better World for All Workers

"A world without borders is necessary if we are serious about ending the ravages of imperialism, the violent extraction of capitalism, and the oppressive racial social organization of our world," writes migrant justice activist Harsha Walia.

www.mercurynews.com

Letters: Single-payer plan

Legislators should pass AB 1400 for single-payer health plan in California. [ more ]

Above the Law

Superlawyer Alina Habba Attacks Trump Jurors. Luckily She's Not An Agent Of The ... OH, WAIT!

It's been five weeks since Justice Juan Merchan signed the gag order in Donald Trump's criminal trial for creating false business records to hide the hush money payment to Stormy Daniels.

Brooklyn Eagle

Justice Matthew D'Emic speaks at Bay Ridge Lawyers monthly meeting

The Bay Ridge Lawyers Association invited Justice Matthew D'Emic to speak on closing Rikers Island. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Police say threatening and insulting text messages don't count as domestic abuse

Threatening and insulting text messages are being overlooked in domestic abuse incidents, with tens of thousands of missing records. [ more ]

Bitcoin Magazine - Bitcoin News, Articles and Expert Insights

Open Source Justice Manifesto

Access to justice globally is limited, with billions of people living outside legal protection and facing authoritarian rule. [ more ]

Axios

Some Latinos say immigrants hurt their social status, research shows

The big picture: New evidence suggests a growing number of Latinossee immigration from Latin America as hurting their well-being in the U.S.

www.nytimes.com

After Reports About Trump Jurors, Judge Demands Restraint From the Press

Judge ordered reporters not to disclose jurors' employment information to protect their identities. [ more ]

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The Nation

The Cop City Defendants Are Done Being Silent

Activists in Georgia facing RICO charges for protesting against Cop City. State repression affecting daily lives of activists. [ more ]

LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ people face an incarceration crisis. Social Justice warrior Damita Bishop wants to end it.

Dorian Corey made a significant impact at a rally in Atlanta.

Damita Bishop is a key advocate for criminal, social, and economic justice reform. [ more ]

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Op-Ed | How the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire inspires voting rights activism today | amNewYork

The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire tragedy led to significant labor rights reforms.

Activism following the tragedy inspired workplace safety regulations and the right to unionize for private sector employees. [ more ]

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The Nation

The Supreme Court Has Ruled to Let Louisiana Keep Hunting DeRay McKesson

The difference between being persecuted and prosecuted is highlighted through the examples of Donald Trump and DeRay McKesson. [ more ]

The Nation

O.J. Simpson Proved That With Enough Money You Can Get Away With Murder

O.J. Simpson lived a luxurious life at a golf club after prison, surrounded by wealthy friends despite his controversial past. [ more ]

Brooklyn Eagle

Supreme Court Justice Joanne Quinones advocates for diversity in the courts

In a recent episode of the podcast "Amici," produced by the NYS Court System and hosted on SoundCloud, Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Joanne Quiñones shared insights into her upbringing and judicial philosophy.

New York Post

Burn in hell, OJ Simpson - where you belong if there's any justice in this world

The OJ Simpson trial exemplifies how wealth and celebrity can make a person untouchable in the justice system. [ more ]

www.npr.org

4 weeks ago

The long, storied history of solidarity between Black and Irish activists : Code Switch

Frederick Douglass visited Ireland in 1845 to seek support for abolition, leading to a longstanding solidarity between Black civil rights leaders and Irish republican activists.

The episode explores the historical connections and exchanges between Black civil rights leaders and Irish republican activists, highlighting the significance of Frederick Douglass' visit to Ireland. [ more ]

ABA Journal

Incarceration series includes female inmates but doesn't tell full story

The documentary series Justice, USA on Tennessee's criminal justice system fell short of expectations.

The series attempted to offer a comprehensive view of various aspects of the criminal justice system, including prisons, mental health, addiction, and incarceration effects. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Prosecutors put men on death row. This California D.A. wants to take them off

California has practically ended capital punishment despite it being in law, but some inmates remain on death row.

Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen is preparing to request a change in penalties for 14 inmates due to concerns over racial bias. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Chief Justice Extols Legacy of Sandra Day O'Connor

Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. praised Justice Sandra Day O'Connor's legacy as the first woman on the Supreme Court and her dedication to civics and civility.

Justice O'Connor was recognized with the Bolch Prize for the Rule of Law for her significant contributions to civics education and the public perception of judges. [ more ]

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Opinion | Stephen Breyer: The Supreme Court I Served On Was Made Up of Friends

Supreme Court justices maintain civility despite vigorous disagreements on professional matters.

Personal relationships and activities outside the court contribute to a respectful and collaborative working environment. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Opinion: Laken Riley's killing does reflect a broader danger. But it isn't 'immigrant crime'

The tragic death of Laken Riley has brought attention to the broader issue of violence against women in the United States.

Public perception and political responses to illegal immigration have shifted dramatically in the aftermath of Riley's death. [ more ]

The Nation

Echoes of East Palestine in the Key Bridge Collapse

Unregulated capitalism leads to disasters like the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.

The consequences of corporate greed and government negligence impact communities and workers. [ more ]

Truthout

Philly's Law-and-Order Policy Worsens Overdose Crisis and Hinders Harm Reduction

Aggressive law enforcement tactics in Philadelphia targeting unhoused and drug users

Organizers and community members are working to locate people forcibly arrested and disappeared [ more ]

The Nation

Bidenomics and Its Discontents

Unemployment rate and inflation may not accurately reflect economic distress in households today.

Households with multiple earners may experience stress despite low unemployment rates. [ more ]

time.com

Robert D. Bullard Writes to the Next Environmental-Justice Leaders

Environmental justice aims for equal protection and access to resources for all communities.

Intergenerational approach in environmentalism promotes collaboration and diversity of skills. [ more ]

No justice - The Chief

No justice - The Chief

Cities reducing benefits for long-term employees

Controversy over benefits and services for illegal immigrants [ more ]

Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Reducing Inequality: Can Social Justice Philanthropy Play a Useful Role? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Philanthropy's exponential growth has not translated to effective reduction in inequality.

Power structures in philanthropy often perpetuate inequality rather than addressing it. [ more ]

www.scientificamerican.com

Attacks on Diversity in Higher Education Threaten Democracy

Corporations and universities committed to diversity post-George Floyd's murder.

Racial reckoning threatened by attacks on diversity in American institutions. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

The problem with British policing is not just a few bad apples'

Institutional misogyny and indifference to sexual violence are prevalent in law enforcement.

Failures in recognizing warning signs and addressing misconduct in police officers contribute to tragic outcomes. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

A historic revolt, a forgotten hero, an empty plinth: is there a right way to remember slavery?

Celebrating Jamaica's cultural history through commemorating Chief Takyi Day

Acknowledging the significance of the largest uprising of enslaved Africans in the British empire in the 18th century [ more ]

Brooklyn Eagle

Women of the court celebrated for advocacy in equity, diversity and inclusion

The event celebrated women advocates for equity, diversity, and inclusion in the judicial system.

The honorees represent the diverse roles within the court system, emphasizing the importance of everyday women making a difference. [ more ]

Southern Coalition for Social Justice

SC NAACP Urges Supreme Court to Allow Fair Maps in 2024 Elections

South Carolina may not use racially gerrymandered districts for upcoming elections.

Legal organizations oppose the stay request and advocate for fair redistricting to protect voting rights. [ more ]

The Nation

The Single Most Important Thing President Biden Can Do for the Climate Is Enforce an Immediate Cease-Fire in Gaza

Earth Day's evolution from a diversion to a vital environmental advocacy day

The importance of addressing the climate crisis as a priority uniting people, movements, and governments

Link between war, racism, and environmental injustice as key factors in the climate crisis [ more ]

Truthout

To Fight Global Fascism, We Must Confront Zionism

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is exposing the violent nature of colonialism and imperialism globally.

The genocide in Gaza is shedding light on the parallels between the struggles for liberation across different regions. [ more ]

Axios

National monument honoring enslaved Black people set to open in Alabama

The Legacy Sites project by Equal Justice Initiative opens after years of planning.

The Freedom Monument Sculpture Park showcases historical artifacts, art, research, and narratives related to slavery in the U.S. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

The Supreme Court and Young Voter Turnout

Long history of voter suppression in Georgia

Impact of Supreme Court decision on Voting Rights Act in 2013 [ more ]

QNS.com

Queens based lawmakers and formerly incarcerated advocates rally for new prison reform bills - QNS.com

Advocates push for parole reform bills in Queens rally

Focus on Elder Parole Bill and Fair and Timely Parole Bill [ more ]

Southern Coalition for Social Justice

Mail Returned as Undeliverable in List Maintenance

Mail returned as undeliverable is an unreliable indicator of voter residency.

The memorandum provides recommendations for improving voter registration processes. [ more ]

www.esquire.com

Governor Kay Ivey Signed SB1, Alabama's Anti-Absentee Ballot Bill

Alabama Governor signed a law banning ballot harvesting and making it a potential felony to receive payment for assisting with absentee ballots applications.

The history of election changes in response to Supreme Court decisions suggests challenges to ensuring free and fair elections in Alabama. [ more ]

time.com

When Southern Segregationists Gave Black Residents One-Way Bus Tickets North

The United States Department of Health and Human Services plans to implement a new rule for better allocation of federal welfare funds at state level.

Ronald Reagan popularized the stereotype of welfare recipients as 'welfare queens' to limit welfare state funding. [ more ]

Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

New Report Looks at Women's Incarceration in America - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Women's incarceration rate growing faster than men's.

Many incarcerated women in local jails are unable to afford bail and awaiting trial. [ more ]

Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

We Need Movement Infrastructure - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Chicago passed ceasefire resolution for Palestine

Coalition building for Palestinian rights is crucial [ more ]

Southern Coalition for Social Justice

Voting Rights Organizations Release Report, Recommendations on Mail Deliverability Risks

The memo highlights challenges with using returned mail as an indicator of voter residency.

Accurate information on returned mail is crucial to prevent the erroneous disenfranchisement of eligible voters. [ more ]

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