In a habeas corpus proceeding challenging the California Department of Corrections’ use of race as a proxy for gang membership for prison lockdowns, a San Francisco trial court agreed with the petitioner (Randolph Haro) that the procedure in place at the Solano prison was unconstitutional. The trial court granted Mr. Haro’s petition and the DepartmentContinueContinue reading “SF Court Says Race-Based Prison Lockdown Procedure Unconstitutional”
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Alfred Fraijo, Jr. Joins EJS Board of Directors
The Equal Justice Society announced that Alfred Fraijo, Jr. has joined its board of directors. Alfred is a partner in Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP’s Real Estate, Land Use and Natural Resources practice group in the firm’s Los Angeles office. Alfred advises public and private sector clients on state and federal land use andContinueContinue reading “Alfred Fraijo, Jr. Joins EJS Board of Directors”
EJS Seeking New Director of Development
The Equal Justice Society regrets to announce the departure of our Director of Development, Nicole Medeiros. Nicole is leaving us to attend law school in the fall. We look forward to her new role in the social justice movement as an attorney! Nicole has been our Director of Development since October 2011. She has beenContinueContinue reading “EJS Seeking New Director of Development”