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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Ambassador Jim Hormel, Quinn Delaney Have a Challenge for Us
Spring is upon us, the sun is shining and I am pleased to share exciting news. For over a decade, the Equal Justice Society has been at the forefront of innovative legal thought leadership about racial inequality. We think about race, talk about race and fight for racial equality because – like you – weContinueContinue reading “Ambassador Jim Hormel, Quinn Delaney Have a Challenge for Us”
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”