California Attorney General Rob Bonta has opened an investigation into allegations of civil rights abuses at San Diego County’s two […]
San Diego Juvenile Halls Under Investigation by California Attorney General Bonta View More
A preliminary analysis and summary of the Trump Administration’s April 23rd, 2025, Executive Order on school discipline. The Order’s primary
Rapid Response to Trump’s School Discipline Executive Order View More
Youth Law Center Directing Attorney Meredith Desautels is quoted in this article by Kelly Davis that examines what may be
For decades, the Youth Law Center has led efforts to limit and end the incarceration of young people through policy
In today’s digital world, lacking access to cell phones and the internet poses tremendous barriers for young people in foster
Bridging the Digital Divide for Youth in Foster Care View More
The Youth Law Center was mentioned in a New York Times Magazine feature article, “What Happened When America Emptied Its
As we close out the year, we wanted to bring you up to date on recent activity in the Disability
Update on Class Action Lawsuit Against the State of Tennessee View More
California’s child welfare system has been undergoing essential reforms, driven by a commitment to improve the care and outcomes for
For our latest spotlight featuring leaders from our All In for Oakland grantee partners, I had the pleasure of speaking
10/29/24: Youth Law Center’s Jennifer Rodriguez’s Interview with the Akonadi Foundation View More
On September 22, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2176, authored by California Assemblymember Marc Berman (D-Menlo Park), into law,
Dear Friends of the Youth Law Center, In late June, we, along with Disability Rights Tennessee (DRT) and the law
We are suing the state of Tennessee View More
The law that went into effect July 1 is the first in Tennessee to allow transfer of children as young
