Criminal Justice

The creation this year of a media center inside the Central California Women’s Facility, which culminated in the launch of the Paper Trail, has finally given a voice to the women who have long been an afterthought in the state's prison system.

A conservative organization led by Trump adviser Stephen Miller sent letters to California leaders warning of 'serious consequences' over sanctuary policies that protect undocumented residents.

Lea esta historia en Español Californians accused of certain drug and retail theft crimes may already be facing stiffer penalties under an initiative voters passed this year, alongside related bills Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law.  Voters this November overwhelmingly approved Proposition 36, which both modifies and adds key changes to California law.   That includes […]

California recorded historically high numbers of deaths in county jails for the past six years. Now, counties expect to house more prisoners as Prop. 36 takes effect.

An aspiring California law student says a fellowship program called Dream Beyond Bars has taught him emotional intelligence and resilience, along with political organizing and advocacy.

California saw a record number of deaths in county jails two years ago. Now, a new state official is holding public meetings to hear from people concerned about safety in the lockups.

A possible migrant detention facility within two hours of San Francisco has some lawmakers concerned.

California prisons are supposed to give $200 to people upon release to help them in their first days of freedom. Many did not receive the full amount.

George Gascón and Pamela Price were California's best known 'progressive' district attorneys. They lost their offices in 2024 when voters backed a more traditional approach.

A Garrison Project and CalMatters analysis of the Racial Justice Act found about a dozen successful cases in which judges took action on racial bias in the legal process.