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SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 hours ago

Riverside County man dies while in custody, sheriff's office says

A 38-year-old man died after a medical emergency while in custody at the Robert Presley Detention Center in Jurupa Valley.
fromwww.npr.org
15 hours ago

The Supreme Court case that could redefine your digital privacy

Geofencing allows the government to draw a virtual fence around a geographic area where a crime was committed. After that, the government seeks a warrant not to search a home or office, but to require a tech company to search its data to identify any of its millions of users who were within the geofence line at the time of the crime.
US news
#california
fromKqed
2 days ago
US politics

California Courts Could Soon Begin Tracking ICE Arrests at Their Facilities | KQED

fromKqed
2 days ago
California

Lawmakers introduce bills to stop ICE courthouse raids | KQED

California's publicly-funded preschool programs are growing but lack quality measures compared to other states.
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago
SF politics

California judge rebukes Trump-backed plan that bypasses state authority in oil pipeline restart

A California judge ruled against the Trump administration's attempt to restart oil pipelines, affirming state regulations over federal orders.
California
fromKqed
2 days ago

Lawmakers introduce bills to stop ICE courthouse raids | KQED

California's preschool programs are growing but lack quality measures compared to other states.
US politics
fromKqed
2 days ago

California Courts Could Soon Begin Tracking ICE Arrests at Their Facilities | KQED

California is considering a rule to collect data on civil arrests at courts to protect victims from immigration enforcement.
California
fromKqed
2 days ago

Lawmakers introduce bills to stop ICE courthouse raids | KQED

California's publicly-funded preschool programs are growing but lack quality measures compared to other states.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

California judge rebukes Trump-backed plan that bypasses state authority in oil pipeline restart

A California judge ruled against the Trump administration's attempt to restart oil pipelines, affirming state regulations over federal orders.
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.24.26 - Above the Law

The Justice Department has charged a soldier who allegedly made $400,000 by betting on the capture of Venezuelan President Maduro, raising eyebrows over the integrity of such financial activities.
Law
#asylum
Washington DC
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 days ago

Appeals court says Trump's asylum ban at the border is illegal

An appeals court blocked Trump's executive order suspending asylum access at the southern border, affirming the right to apply for asylum under immigration laws.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

US appeals court rejects Trump's ban on asylum seekers, teeing up appeal

Trump's asylum ban was ruled unlawful by an appeals court, affirming the right to seek asylum under federal law.
Washington DC
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 days ago

Appeals court says Trump's asylum ban at the border is illegal

An appeals court blocked Trump's executive order suspending asylum access at the southern border, affirming the right to apply for asylum under immigration laws.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

US appeals court rejects Trump's ban on asylum seekers, teeing up appeal

Trump's asylum ban was ruled unlawful by an appeals court, affirming the right to seek asylum under federal law.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
2 days ago

LA apartment owners on split court decision over relocation, evictions: Still not enough to justify investment

AAGLA's partial legal victory against Los Angeles ordinances offers some relief but highlights ongoing regulatory challenges for multifamily property owners.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Officers called out serious problems at firearms training facility; LAPD retaliated, jury finds

These officers bravely spoke out not just for their own rights, but for the safety of the public and their fellow officers. In return, they were subjected to egregious retaliation simply because they reported misconduct and unsafe working conditions.
Los Angeles
fromKqed
4 days ago

Tracking ICE Arrests Inside California Courts | KQED

The Save Willy Act would establish a 'whale desk' at San Francisco's Coast Guard station, creating a centralized place for whale sightings to be reported and mariners to be alerted, helping large ships avoid collisions.
SF politics
Left-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

The One Part of the Court System Where Trump's Takeover Plans Have Been a Smashing Success

Trump's administration has aggressively reshaped the immigration court system by removing judges and asserting unilateral control over deportation cases.
Austin
fromPatently-O
3 days ago

Fun While It Lasted: Judge Albright to Leave the Bench

Judge Alan Albright will resign from the Western District of Texas, ending a significant patent-venue experiment.
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Ten Commandments In Schools Law Upheld, As Fifth Circuit Declares 'Thou Shalt Not Confuse Us With Facts' - Above the Law

The Fifth Circuit decided 9-8 that the inviolable right of parents to direct the religious education of their own children means the inviolable right of parents to teach their kids about Texas Jesus.
Education
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Scott MacFarlane Marvels at Typos' and Bad Grammar' in Kash Patel's Lawsuit

FBI Director Kash Patel's lawsuit against The Atlantic is criticized for numerous typos and poor grammar, raising questions about its validity.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
4 days ago

Pennsylvania Court Rules State Law Banning Funds for Abortion Is Unconstitutional

A Pennsylvania court ruled a law banning public funds for abortions unconstitutional, impacting low-income residents reliant on state healthcare.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Trans woman wins $295K after suing state for housing her in male prison - LGBTQ Nation

Oregon settled a lawsuit for $295,000 after a transgender woman faced abuse in a men's prison.
Public health
fromKqed
4 days ago

California's Tortilla Law Targets Birth Defects. Other States May Follow | KQED

California mandates folic acid in corn masa flour to address public health disparities in Latino communities.
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Day Around the Bay: NorCal Man Shot By ICE to Remain In Custody

BART will be running on a limited schedule through the Transbay Tube on Sunday, April 26 as workers replace lights in the tunnel. Trains will be running once every 30 minutes through the day, and two train lines, the Red Line from Richmond to Millbrae and the Green Line from Daly City to Berryessa, won't be running at all.
San Francisco
E-Commerce
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

Here's how Amazon's price fixing allegedly drove up prices everywhere

California's lawsuit alleges Amazon engaged in price-fixing with companies like Levi's to inflate prices at other retailers.
US politics
fromKqed
2 days ago

Ice Quietly Opens Another Detention Center in a Former California Prison | KQED

GEO Group opened the Golden State Annex in 2020, promising economic benefits to McFarland while complying with California's legal requirements for immigration detention facilities.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

The Biglaw EO Cases Head To The D.C. Circuit With A Hall-Of-Fame Advocate - And One Very Thirsty Judge - Above the Law

Paul Clement represents law firms challenging Trump's executive orders, emphasizing the case's importance for the First Amendment and the rule of law.
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

California court curbs Coastal Commission on building permits

California Supreme Court ruled against the Coastal Commission's denial of building permits, reinforcing local authority in housing development decisions.
SF parents
fromPadailypost
2 days ago

DA ordered to release fundraising records related to Stanford protesters

A judge ordered the release of fundraising records related to DA Jeff Rosen's prosecution of pro-Palestinian protesters at Stanford.
SF politics
fromemptywheel
3 days ago

Who's Fooling Whom? How the SPLC Indictment Works - emptywheel

The indictment includes charges of wire fraud, false statements, and conspiracy related to SPLC's financial practices.
East Bay (California)
fromKqed
4 days ago

California Demands Trump Withdraw Proposal Targeting Housing for Mixed-Status Families | KQED

Proposed housing policy changes could evict families with mixed immigration status, risking homelessness for up to 30,000 Californians.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Jury awards $2.25 million to Riverside County sergeant forced to resign after reporting harassment

Riverside County must pay $2.25 million to a former sheriff's employee for retaliation after reporting workplace harassment.
#lgbtq-rights
Education
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

Supreme Court passes on case over outing trans students

Schools have discretion to disclose a student's name and pronouns to parents, as upheld by the Supreme Court.
LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

The Supreme Court's Favorite New Excuse to Rule Against LGBTQ+ Kids

The Supreme Court expanded parental rights by blocking a school policy protecting LGBTQ+ students from forced outing, interpreting constitutional parental rights more absolutely than historical precedent.
Education
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

Supreme Court passes on case over outing trans students

Schools have discretion to disclose a student's name and pronouns to parents, as upheld by the Supreme Court.
LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

The Supreme Court's Favorite New Excuse to Rule Against LGBTQ+ Kids

The Supreme Court expanded parental rights by blocking a school policy protecting LGBTQ+ students from forced outing, interpreting constitutional parental rights more absolutely than historical precedent.
#california-law
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Law requiring ICE agents to show identification struck down by 9th Circuit

California law requiring federal officers to show ID was struck down by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals for violating federal authority.
Law
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

Federal appeals court blocks CA law requiring federal agents to wear identification

A California law requiring federal immigration agents to wear identification has been blocked by an appeals court.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Court blocks California law requiring federal agents to wear some form of ID

A California law requiring federal immigration agents to wear identification has been blocked by an appeals court due to constitutional concerns.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Law requiring ICE agents to show identification struck down by 9th Circuit

California law requiring federal officers to show ID was struck down by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals for violating federal authority.
Law
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

Federal appeals court blocks CA law requiring federal agents to wear identification

A California law requiring federal immigration agents to wear identification has been blocked by an appeals court.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Court blocks California law requiring federal agents to wear some form of ID

A California law requiring federal immigration agents to wear identification has been blocked by an appeals court due to constitutional concerns.
fromKqed
4 days ago

California's Ban on Masked Immigration Agents Struck Down by Federal Appeals Court | KQED

"If a state law directly regulates the conduct of the United States, it is void irrespective of whether the regulated activities are essential to federal functions or operations, and irrespective of the degree to which the state law interferes with federal functions or operations."
Law
#clergy-abuse
fromKqed
3 days ago
California

Tenants in California Mobile Harm Parks Grapple with Rent Hikes and Evictions | KQED

California's first clergy abuse verdict since 2019 may impact ongoing cases against the Diocese of Oakland.
fromKqed
3 days ago
California

Tenants in California Mobile Harm Parks Grapple with Rent Hikes and Evictions | KQED

California's first clergy abuse case verdict since 2019 may impact ongoing litigation against the Diocese of Oakland.
California
fromKqed
3 days ago

Tenants in California Mobile Harm Parks Grapple with Rent Hikes and Evictions | KQED

California's first clergy abuse verdict since 2019 may impact ongoing cases against the Diocese of Oakland.
California
fromKqed
3 days ago

Tenants in California Mobile Harm Parks Grapple with Rent Hikes and Evictions | KQED

California's first clergy abuse case verdict since 2019 may impact ongoing litigation against the Diocese of Oakland.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Commentary: Stop being so chill, Xavier Becerra. Fight for California's future

Xavier Becerra needed a strong debate performance to distinguish himself but failed to inspire confidence among voters.
#supreme-court
SF parents
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
1 month ago

Supreme Court blocks law against schools outing transgender students to their parents in California

The Supreme Court blocked California's law preventing automatic parental notification when students change pronouns or gender expression at school, siding with religious parents challenging the policy.
SF parents
fromABC30 Fresno
1 month ago

Supreme Court blocks law against schools outing transgender students to their parents in California

The Supreme Court blocked California's law preventing automatic parental notification when students change pronouns or gender expression at school, siding with religious parents challenging the policy.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

How Appealing Weekly Roundup - Above the Law

Confidential Supreme Court memos publication sparks legal debates and various significant legal developments are reported.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

The Supreme Court Just Twisted Its Cop Immunity Doctrine in an Even More Violent Direction

The Supreme Court vacated a decision allowing a lawsuit against police for excessive force in the death of Roy Scott.
Law
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.20.26 - Above the Law

The Supreme Court's shadow docket reflects John Roberts' prioritization of personal interests over legal precedent.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Supreme Court forces California to allow teachers to out trans kids - LGBTQ Nation

The Supreme Court blocked California's law protecting trans students from being outed to parents, ruling 6-3 that teachers' religious beliefs override student safety protections.
SF parents
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
1 month ago

Supreme Court blocks law against schools outing transgender students to their parents in California

The Supreme Court blocked California's law preventing automatic parental notification when students change pronouns or gender expression at school, siding with religious parents challenging the policy.
SF parents
fromABC30 Fresno
1 month ago

Supreme Court blocks law against schools outing transgender students to their parents in California

The Supreme Court blocked California's law preventing automatic parental notification when students change pronouns or gender expression at school, siding with religious parents challenging the policy.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

California plaintiff in lawsuit challenging immigration raids arrested by ICE

ICE arrested a plaintiff in an immigration lawsuit, raising concerns of retaliation and prompting an emergency petition for his release.
#california-governor-race
SF politics
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Becerra, Steyer Tie For Democratic Lead In Governor's Race Following Endorsements

Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer are tied for the Democratic lead in the California governor's race after key endorsements.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Becerra sees momentum, money and movement in the polls in governor's race

Xavier Becerra is gaining momentum in the California governor's race following Eric Swalwell's exit, receiving endorsements and support from key Democratic figures.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Becerra, Steyer Tie For Democratic Lead In Governor's Race Following Endorsements

Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer are tied for the Democratic lead in the California governor's race after key endorsements.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Becerra sees momentum, money and movement in the polls in governor's race

Xavier Becerra is gaining momentum in the California governor's race following Eric Swalwell's exit, receiving endorsements and support from key Democratic figures.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

NY's highest court sets new precedent for how police must communicate when making arrests based on shared information | amNewYork

Police must verify information with the officer who entered it before making an arrest based on law enforcement databases.
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks 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
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Federal judge orders release of Pasadena man who is plaintiff in lawsuit against ICE

A federal judge ordered the release of Isaac Antonio Villegas Molina, prohibiting re-detention without notice and a hearing.
#doj
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago
Law

Justice Department's SPLC Indictment Just Got Dumber, Which Seemed Impossible - Above the Law

The DOJ's indictment of the SPLC is based on a flawed understanding of the organization's practices and misapplies legal statutes.
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago
Law

Morning Docket: 04.22.26 - Above the Law

DOJ indicts Southern Poverty Law Center for allegedly funding infiltration of hate groups.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Justice Department's SPLC Indictment Just Got Dumber, Which Seemed Impossible - Above the Law

The DOJ's indictment of the SPLC is based on a flawed understanding of the organization's practices and misapplies legal statutes.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.22.26 - Above the Law

DOJ indicts Southern Poverty Law Center for allegedly funding infiltration of hate groups.
fromMission Local
6 days ago

No, Brooke Jenkins does not have an on/off switch for crime

In 2025, crime goes down. Way, way down: Crime drops across the board, homicides reach lows unseen since 'Gunsmoke' was on the air and the DA delivers a forceful warning to Trump's ICE goons.
SF politics
Law
fromKqed
3 days ago

Alameda County Public Defender: 'Right to Counsel Is Dead' | KQED

Public defenders in the Bay Area face rising case numbers without increased budgets, leading to ethical concerns and strained resources.
Law
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

That California Ban on Masked ICE Agents Just Got Struck Down

California's law banning masks for federal agents violates the Supremacy Clause, as states cannot regulate federal agency operations.
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.23.26 - Above the Law

The Republican county judge's persistent efforts to block Virginia's redistricting have been met with repeated rejections from the state supreme court, raising concerns about judicial overreach.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Federal judge orders return of California DACA recipient deported to Mexico

U.S. District Judge Dena Coggins in Sacramento gave the government seven days to return Maria de Jesus Estrada Juarez, 42, and restore her protections under the Obama-era program Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, 'as if her Feb. 19, 2026 removal never occurred.'
SF parents
Law
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 days ago

Judge approves $425 million Capital One settlement. How to check if you're eligible for payout

Capital One customers may receive compensation from a $425 million lawsuit settlement regarding savings account practices.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

California, other states sue to block Trump effort to roll back fair housing protections

In effect, the Trump administration is attempting to roll back civil rights enforcement in housing at the federal level, and pressure states to weaken their own protections as well. That's not just bad policy, it's unlawful.
SF LGBT
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Effort to hold Uber legally responsible for sexual assaults by drivers heads to ballot

Voters will decide if rideshare companies should be liable for sexual assaults during trips in November.
Law
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

The Delusion of 'AI Justice'

Artificial intelligence is presented as a solution to the inequities in the justice system, but its effectiveness remains questionable.
Law
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

AI hallucinated and now an elite law firm is profusely apologizing to a federal judge

Sullivan & Cromwell's filing contained AI hallucinations, leading to an apology to a federal judge for inaccuracies and fabricated legal citations.
#legal-blogs
Law
fromNieman Lab
2 weeks ago

Federal appeals court supports injunction against ICE in L.A. Press Club lawsuit

A federal judge ruled to limit DHS's use of force against journalists and protesters during ICE raids, affirming First Amendment rights.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Federal judge strikes down California mask ban on immigration agents, but it may be revived

A judge struck down California's No Secret Police Act as discriminatory against federal officers; a proposed law would ban masks for all law enforcement.
California
fromKqed
2 months ago

California Chief Justice Steps Up Monitoring of Immigration Arrests at Courthouses | KQED

State courts seek coordinated data collection, remote hearings, legal authority education, and legislative protections to safeguard courthouse access and limit federal immigration arrests.
from99% Invisible
1 month ago

Constitution Breakdown #7: California AG Rob Bonta - 99% Invisible

Article IV outlines the relationship between states and between states and the federal government. They add the 10th Amendment to the conversation, because that also talks about the states.
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Immigration officers can still wear masks in California for now, federal judge decides

A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction Monday, Feb. 9, allowing federal immigration officials to continue wearing masks during California operations, but upheld a law requiring law enforcement to display badges identifying themselves and their agency. U.S. District Judge Christine A. Snyder in Los Angeles granted the Trump administration's request for a temporary order halting enforcement of SB 627, the No Secret Police Act, which Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law in September amid ongoing waves of federal immigration enforcements across California.
US politics
US politics
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

As Expected, Supreme Court Declines to Hear Prop 50 Challenge

Supreme Court denied review, leaving California's Prop 50 in place and effectively allowing political gerrymanders as a normal part of redistricting.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

US Supreme Court rejects challenge to California redistricting effort

The U.S. Supreme Court denied the Republican challenge to California's redistricting plan, allowing a measure designed to increase Democratic House seats to stand without explanation.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

'We Are Better Than This,' Say Ninth Circuit Judges Despite All Evidence To The Contrary - Above the Law

Judge Lawrence VanDyke of the Ninth Circuit has authored inflammatory and unprofessional dissents using crude language and personal attacks against colleagues, contradicting the ABA's initial assessment of his qualifications.
#legal-news
Law
fromKqed
1 month ago

Why So Many Legal Courts in S.F.? | KQED

San Francisco concentrates multiple levels of state and federal courts in one location, including Superior Court, U.S. District Court, Court of Appeals, and California Supreme Court, which is unusual compared to other states where courts are typically dispersed across state capitals or larger cities.
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