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Feature - July 12, 2021

What to Know About the Judicial Branch Budget

Governor Gavin Newsom signed a budget that includes $1.2 billion in new funding for the judicial branch, including restoring $200 million in previous cuts and making major investments in judicial branch programs improving access to justice.

California's Judicial Branch Budget Process

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Feature - July 6, 2021

Profile: Turlock Government Teacher Named Champion of Civics

Isaac Farhadian's efforts to engage students in civics in-person and virtually at his former high school earned him a 2021 Champion of Civics award, co-sponsored by Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond.

www.powerofdemocracy.org

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Feature - June 14, 2021

In Memoriam: Justice Cruz Reynoso

The California Supreme Court on June 2 honored the life of Justice Cruz Reynoso, the first Latino state Supreme Court justice in California history.

Cruz Reynoso, California’s first Latino state Supreme Court justice, dies at 90

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Feature - June 11, 2021

Profile: Central California Youth Organizer Named Champion of Civics

Meet Youth Organizer Gabriela Manzo, one of five Champions of Civics honored this year by Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond.

Ciclovía Salinas: Youth Empowerment in Salinas, California

La Cosecha Looks to Initiate Change

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This image shows Gabriela Manzo, a youth organizer in Salinas recognized as a Champion of Civics.

News Release - May 27, 2021

Chief Justice Appoints Appellate Justice to California Access to Justice Commission

Justice Jon B. Streeter of the First Appellate District is appointed to the California Access to Justice Commission for a two-year term starting July 1.

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News Release - April 27, 2021

California Supreme Court Names Members of Blue Ribbon Bar Exam Commission

The Joint Supreme Court/State Bar Blue Ribbon Commission on the Future of the California Bar Exam will develop recommendations on whether to make changes to the California Bar Exam.

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News Release - April 13, 2021

32 California Schools Named Recipients of 2021 Civic Learning Award

A total of 32 California schools are named this year's recipients of the Civic Learning Awards, an honor which recognizes achievements in civic engagement in the classroom. This year, the awards program put emphasis on school-based efforts that went uninterrupted despite the pandemic.

Civic Learning Awards

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News Release - March 26, 2021

Opinion: The lack of Asian American DAs remains a big problem

"We can no longer abide the invisibility of Asian Americans in our nation’s discourse on racism and discrimination," Justice Goodwin Liu writes in the Los Angeles Times.

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News Release - March 19, 2021

California Chief Justice Responds to Violence Against Asians and Asian Americans

"Anti-Asian violence, like any violence based on prejudice, bias, or fear of the other, is reprehensible," the Chief Justice said.

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News Release - March 3, 2021

Committee Issues Advice About Judicial Service on a Governmental Task Force

Supreme Court committee issues expedited guidance about a judge serving as a member of a governmental task force with a broad agenda.

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News Release - February 23, 2021

Committee Issues Advice to Judges: Campaign Contributions from Political Action Committees

A state Supreme Court committee issued an advisory opinion explaining when a judge may accept campaign contributions from a political action committee when the contribution includes funds from another political action committee organized and funded by court employees.

Expedited Opinions and Oral Advice Summaries

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News Release - February 17, 2021

Judicial Council Sponsors Bill to Celebrate California Native American Day

“The Judicial Council of California and its chair, Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye, are committed to providing equal access and fairness in our justice system,” said Judge Marla O. Anderson.

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Judge Abby Abinanti, Yurok Tribe member and co-chair of the Judicial Council’s Tribal Court-State Court Forum.

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What to Know About the Judicial Branch Budget

Profile: Turlock Government Teacher Named Champion of Civics

In Memoriam: Justice Cruz Reynoso

Profile: Central California Youth Organizer Named Champion of Civics

Chief Justice Appoints Appellate Justice to California Access to Justice Commission

California Supreme Court Names Members of Blue Ribbon Bar Exam Commission

32 California Schools Named Recipients of 2021 Civic Learning Award

Opinion: The lack of Asian American DAs remains a big problem

California Chief Justice Responds to Violence Against Asians and Asian Americans

Committee Issues Advice About Judicial Service on a Governmental Task Force

Committee Issues Advice to Judges: Campaign Contributions from Political Action Committees

Judicial Council Sponsors Bill to Celebrate California Native American Day

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