California Department of Corrections

Civil rights groups back correctional officers' objections to new beard policy

By Michael Carroll | Monday, Feb 20, 2023 @ 9:00am

Civil rights groups are calling on the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) to reconsider a health and safety policy that requires bearded peace officers to shave or face disciplinary action, even if they previously had religious accommodations.
California Launches Program to Compensate Survivors of State-Sponsored Sterilization

By Press release submission | Thursday, Jan 6, 2022 @ 1:00am

California Launches Program to Compensate Survivors of State-Sponsored Sterilization.
Governor Newsom Announces Appointments 8.4.21

By Press release submission | Tuesday, Aug 10, 2021 @ 7:00am

Governor Newsom Announces Appointments 8.4.21.
Appellate ruling reinforces importance of consent decrees, according to attorney

By Jamie Kelly | Tuesday, Jul 5, 2016 @ 5:41pm

SAN FRANCISCO – In a case that’s involved nearly 25 years of disagreements over what religious accommodations prisons are required to offer, the 9th District Court of Appeals has reinstated a consent decree between a Wiccan prisoner and staff of the California Department of Corrections.