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Immigration courts are facing a severe crisis of representation. Most people, including children, detained while fighting deportation do not have lawyers, yet they are expected
A volunteer observer recently began documenting what it looks like to attend detained immigration court hearings. Her goal was simple: enter the space as a
If you follow us on Instagram you may have seen our recent reporting on the public admonishment of Judge Daviann Mitchell for her inappropriate behavior
Thank you to the California State University, Long Beach Soc 353: Urban and Social Policy Analysis student team who took the Court Watch throughout Long
New regressive DA emboldened by repackaged War on Drugs proposition Nathan Hochman’s “tough on crime” stance and intent to criminalize homelessness and bring back unjust
The judiciary, both at the federal and state levels, plays a pivotal role in shaping public policy that affects us daily. Yet, the processes by
From criminal matters, to affordable housing, child custody, conservatorship, mental health needs, civil disputes, and environmental protections, judges in courthouses near us deliberate on our
I can’t help but wonder…why is freedom something only the wealthy can afford? Welcome back to Court Watch LA Blog, The Observer. Our mission is
Last week La Defensa’s Judicial Accountability team took a trip to NYU for the second annual State Courts Organizing Network Convening 2024 hosted by People’s
The Observer is a space for Angelenos to understand the judicial system, as well as have the basic civic information to feel empowered enough to