Vanguard News Group

Sign up for the Everyday Injustice Newsletter to stay up to date with all of the latest stories from the Davis Vanguard! bit.ly/3PBvxpS #newsletter #socialjustice #davis #California #United_States #commentary #mailinglist #activism

California lawmakers and advocates are calling for increased funding and structural reforms for the state's public defense system. Citing overwhelming caseloads and staffing shortages, they propose $15 million annually for three years to support early-career attorneys. davisvanguard.org/2026/05/califo…

Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals denies death row prisoner's habeas corpus petition, rejecting claims of bias in former judge's trial conduct. The court found that while the judge's comments were inappropriate, they did not render the trial fundamentally unfair. davisvanguard.org/2026/05/judge-…

Affordable housing projects are often more complex and costly than they appear, relying heavily on subsidies and intricate financial mechanisms. The Davis housing debate underscores the need for a realistic conversation about affordable housing. davisvanguard.org/2026/05/afford…

Trump administration cuts funding for crime reduction programs across 35 cities, according to Professor Andrea Hagan. The Department of Justice terminates 365 grants and proposes an $850 million reduction in funding for these programs in the 2026 budget. davisvanguard.org/2026/05/trump-…

US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit upholds extension of the Castañon Nava Consent Decree, ensuring accountability for unlawful warrantless arrests by immigration authorities. A significant victory for immigrant rights groups and plaintiffs alleging racial profiling. davisvanguard.org/2026/05/sevent…

New report reveals a surge in voluntary departures from the US under the Trump administration, with over 80,000 orders issued in recent months. Fears of ICE detention, prolonged confinement, and difficulty in securing asylum cited as key drivers. davisvanguard.org/2026/05/increa…

New study by the National Bureau of Economic Research reveals increased immigration enforcement under the Trump administration led to job losses among undocumented immigrants and U.S.-born workers in industries reliant on immigrant labor. davisvanguard.org/2026/05/immigr…

Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals denies death row prisoner's habeas corpus petition, rejecting claims of bias in former judge's trial conduct. The court found that while the judge's comments were inappropriate, they did not render the trial fundamentally unfair. davisvanguard.org/2026/05/judge-…

Trump administration cuts funding for crime reduction programs across 35 cities, according to Professor Andrea Hagan. The Department of Justice terminates 365 grants and proposes an $850 million reduction in funding for these programs in the 2026 budget. davisvanguard.org/2026/05/trump-…

Affordable housing projects are often more complex and costly than they appear, relying heavily on subsidies and intricate financial mechanisms. The Davis housing debate underscores the need for a realistic conversation about affordable housing. davisvanguard.org/2026/05/afford…

Democratic gubernatorial candidate for California, Tom Steyer, emphasizes accountability for President Trump and calls for systemic reform, including abolishing ICE and removing corporate money from politics. He frames his campaign around integrity and civic responsibility. davisvanguard.org/2026/05/steyer…

MomsRising urges Congress to pass the Pregnant Women in Custody Act, addressing abuse and medical neglect of pregnant women in ICE detention. The proposed act aims to establish healthcare standards and protections in these facilities. davisvanguard.org/2026/05/ice-de…

DJUSD Board of Education approves "Away for the Day" mobile device policy for elementary and junior high schools, set to begin in 2026-27. Plans are also underway to extend similar restrictions to high schools. davisvanguard.org/2026/05/phone-…

Davis City Council member Linda Deos backs Measure V, Village Farms Davis, a housing project emphasizing affordability, sustainability, and connectivity. The plan includes protected habitat, carbon-neutral energy goals, and a $6M contribution to the city's housing trust fund. davisvanguard.org/2026/05/villag…

Brenda Andrew, on Oklahoma's death row, petitions the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit for case reconsideration, alleging gender bias during her trial. Andrew's attorneys claim the court failed to address personal life allegations. davisvanguard.org/2026/05/oklaho…

South Carolina judge rules death row John Wood unfit for execution due to severe schizophrenia, halting the issuance of a death warrant. The decision aligns with Supreme Court precedents protecting prisoners lacking 'rational understanding' of their punishment. davisvanguard.org/2026/05/john-w…

Brenda Andrew, on Oklahoma's death row, petitions the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit for case reconsideration, alleging gender bias during her trial. Andrew's attorneys claim the court failed to address personal life allegations. davisvanguard.org/2026/05/firing…

MomsRising urges Congress to pass the Pregnant Women in Custody Act, addressing abuse and medical neglect of pregnant women in ICE detention. The proposed act aims to establish healthcare standards and protections in these facilities. davisvanguard.org/2026/05/ice-de…

Federal policy H.R. 1 could shift billions in safety net costs onto local governments in California, threatening healthcare access and other essential services. County leaders urge state action to prevent these cuts. davisvanguard.org/2026/05/califo…