Today’s news
New Bill Aims to Strengthen Privacy Protections for Journalists
Proposed legislation would close loopholes in the Privacy Protection Act of 1980

DOJ to Investigate Maine and California Over Housing Men in Women's Prisons
Federal investigations will assess whether states violated female inmates' constitutional rights.
Justice Department Probes California and Maine Over Housing Transgender Women with Female Inmates
The investigation focuses on allegations of sexual assaults and harassment in women's prisons.
Recent news
Mar. 27, 2026
Federal Probe Launched into Trans Inmates in California Women's Prisons
Women's advocates celebrate investigation into claims of sexual assaults by trans prisoners
Mar. 27, 2026
Trump Administration to Investigate California Over Trans Prisoner Policy
Despite few cases of transgender women transferring to women's prisons, the Department of Justice says it will look into "widely reported allegations" of abuse.
Mar. 27, 2026
LA Activists Demand LAPD Limit Pretextual Traffic Stops
Activists claim the practice leads to 'racial disparities' in policing, despite its legal basis and crime prevention benefits.
Mar. 27, 2026
Trump Administration Launches Investigations Into Race in Medical School Admissions
Probes target Stanford, Ohio State, and UC San Diego medical schools
Mar. 27, 2026
Trump Administration Probes Race in Admissions at 3 Medical Schools
Investigations target Stanford, Ohio State, and UC San Diego medical schools
Mar. 26, 2026
DOJ Investigating Race in Admissions at Three Medical Schools
Probe targets UC San Diego, Stanford, and Ohio State amid Trump administration's pressure on colleges
Mar. 26, 2026
Feds Launch Probe Into Biological Males in Women's Prisons
Investigation focuses on allegations of sexual assault, voyeurism, and intimidation at two California women's prisons
Mar. 26, 2026
DOJ to Investigate California Over Housing Trans Inmates in Women's Prisons
Probe launched into allegations of sexual assault, harassment, and civil rights violations at two state women's prisons.
Mar. 26, 2026
SJSU Facing 'Enforcement Action' over Trans Athlete Scandal
Department of Education says university violated Title IX by allowing trans-identifying male athlete on women's teams
Mar. 26, 2026
Trump DOJ Probes Alleged Race Bias at Top Med Schools
UC San Diego, Stanford, and Ohio State face data demands over admissions practices.
Mar. 26, 2026
Trump Administration Probes Race in Medical School Admissions
Demands sent to Stanford, Ohio State, and UC San Diego as White House scrutiny of higher ed expands
Mar. 24, 2026
California Sues US Dept of Energy Over Sable Oil Pipeline Restart
State alleges federal overreach in using Cold War-era law to reopen long-disputed pipeline system
Mar. 22, 2026
LA Sheriff's Dept. Clears 'Deputy Gangs' Allegations as Political Ploy
After years of accusations, the truth is finally acknowledged: There is no evidence of law enforcement gangs in the LA County Sheriff's Department.
Mar. 21, 2026
Two Dozen States, 10 Cities Sue EPA Over Repeal of Climate Change Endangerment Finding
Lawsuit challenges Trump administration's reversal of Obama-era rule that was legal basis for climate regulations.
Mar. 18, 2026
Honoring Women Changemakers in the Courtroom and Community
Public Defender reflects on the legacy of pioneering women attorneys like Clara Foltz
Mar. 18, 2026
Supreme Court Upholds Religious Liberty in Health Care Mandate
The fight over the Affordable Care Act's contraception coverage continues in the courts.
Mar. 16, 2026
LA Couple Sues School District After Son's 'Secret Transition'
Lawsuit alleges school district conspired to hide son's gender identity from parents, leading to his suicide
Mar. 14, 2026
California Battles Trump Admin & Oil Company Over Pipeline & Offshore Drilling
State officials challenge federal efforts to bypass environmental regulations and restart offshore oil operations
Mar. 14, 2026
US Judge Orders Trump Administration to Continue Funding Consumer Watchdog Agency
Ruling marks another rebuke for the administration's efforts to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Mar. 14, 2026
Trump Lawyer Rebuked at ABA for Praising DOJ
Lawyer's comments on Justice Department spark pushback at legal conference