Federal Judge Blocks California’s Restriction on Handgun Sales
A federal judge has blocked California’s attempt to restrict handgun sales, ruling that the law violates the Second Amendment. The law, known as the California Handgun Roster, required all handguns sold in the state to be approved by the state’s Department of Justice. The law was designed to prevent the sale of handguns that were […]
Donald Trump Found Liable for Sexual Abuse and Defamation
On May 9, 2023, a New York jury found former President Donald Trump liable for sexually abusing and defaming E. Jean Carroll. The jury awarded Carroll $5 million in damages. Carroll, a former advice columnist, accused Trump of raping her in a dressing room of the Bergdorf Goodman department store in Manhattan in the mid-1990s. […]
Merrick Garland’s Memorandum on Mandatory Minimum Sentences
On January 20, 2023, Attorney General Merrick Garland issued a memorandum to all United States Attorneys, outlining new policies regarding the use of mandatory minimum sentences in federal criminal cases. The memorandum directs prosecutors to exercise greater discretion in charging decisions and to avoid charging mandatory minimum offenses absent aggravating factors. The memorandum is a […]
California’s Prison Overcrowding Crisis
California’s prison overcrowding crisis has been a persistent problem for decades, affecting both inmates and staff, as well as having a profound impact on the state’s economy and criminal justice system. The issue has only been exacerbated by a rapidly growing population, tough-on-crime policies, and an inability to effectively address the root causes of the […]
