Category: Investigations
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California DMV CDL Revocations Spark Lawsuit, Highlight Tensions Between Rule of Law and Economic Reality
A class-action lawsuit over California’s plan to revoke more than 20,000 commercial driver’s licenses highlights the clash between federal enforcement, state mismanagement, and the economic reality of a trucking industry heavily reliant on immigrant labor.
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California Didn’t Become Unaffordable by Accident
California’s affordability crisis didn’t happen overnight—and it didn’t happen by accident. It is the cumulative result of decades of well-intentioned policies layered without regard for real-world impact, quietly squeezing out working families, young parents, and retirees. California doesn’t push people out loudly. It exhausts them.
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CARE Court’s Broken Promise: Why California Families Feel Let Down by Newsom’s Mental Health Reform
California’s CARE Court, launched in 2022 to aid those with severe mental illnesses, has become a source of frustration for families. With participation being voluntary, many individuals disengage from treatment, leading to homelessness and incarceration. Despite some successes, it fails to reach the most critical cases, prompting calls for stronger intervention.
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California’s 2026 Law Wave: What Hundreds of New Rules Mean for Families, Workers, and Businesses
California will enact over 900 new laws in 2026, mostly on consumer protections and regulations, igniting debate between supporters who see equity benefits and critics who warn of increased costs and reduced flexibility. These laws span various sectors, affecting daily life, health, education, and public safety, raising concerns about governance and affordability.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 14, 2025
The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD) has acknowledged that it lacks written policies governing criminal affidavits and the authority of District Attorney Investigators. This absence raises significant concerns about legal standards, due process, and accountability in law enforcement, affecting both the public and defense processes within the county.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — December 14, 2025
On October 6, 2025, the Los Angeles Superior Court held a significant hearing in the case of People v. Giselle Farias Smiel without public access or proper notification. Advocates, including ADA support personnel, were excluded. This breach of transparency undermines First and Sixth Amendment rights, as well as ADA Title II protections, raising serious legal…
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The Public Has a Right to Know Whether Government Agencies Followed the Law Before Taking Someone’s Freedom.
Los Angeles and San Diego officials are under scrutiny for withholding public records related to the prosecution of Giselle Smiel, raising concerns over transparency and due process. Taxpayer-funded agencies are stalling information requests, undermining public trust in the justice system by obscuring the facts surrounding an arrest that severely impacts a citizen’s freedom.
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When Family Court Fails: What Las Vegas’ “Judging the Judges” Survey Misses — And Why California Should Worry
A new survey of Clark County Family Court judges reveals alarming error rates, low retention scores, and rising secrecy—issues California’s own courts must not ignore.
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California Launches Portal to Report ICE Agents—Using Your Tax Dollars to Shield Illegal Immigrants
California has launched a publicly funded online portal for residents to report federal immigration agents, aimed at documenting misconduct. Critics argue it intimidates federal officers and undermines U.S. law enforcement, framing it as a taxpayer-funded “Dox ICE” tool. This move coincides with heightened fears of deportation among immigrant communities.
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“Money-Laundering in the Governor’s Orbit”: Sacramento Corruption Probe Collides With California’s 2026 Governor’s Race
A federal corruption investigation has destabilized California’s Democratic leadership, involving notable figures like Gov. Gavin Newsom and HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra. Key operatives face serious charges, linked to fraudulent activities with campaign funds and PPP loans. With a significant election approaching, this scandal could drastically affect voter perceptions and outcomes.
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