Justice Beyond the Courtroom

06/25/2026

06/23/2026

This legislation was never about eliminating mental health treatment. It was about ensuring the system works as intended — providing meaningful treatment, protecting public safety, supporting victims, and preserving confidence in California’s diversion programs.

We thank the California Legislature for recognizing the need for meaningful and responsible reform. We are also grateful to the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office for sponsoring this important bill, the California District Attorneys Association for its statewide leadership, the many district attorneys’ offices that cosponsored and helped educate their communities, and the victims and survivors who courageously shared their stories.

Their voices made a difference. AB 46 now heads to Governor Gavin Newsom's desk for consideration.

Now, California — we need YOUR help. If you believe judges should have the discretion to make common-sense public safety decisions for their communities while ensuring treatment resources are directed toward those who truly need them, please take a moment to contact Governor Newsom and respectfully urge him to sign AB 46.

Click on the bill number, add a line or two about AB 46, and consider how restoring judicial discretion could help make your community safer while preventing dangerous offenders from exploiting loopholes in the law. Then, respectfully contact Governor Newsom and ask him to sign AB 46 into law. You can submit your request for his signature here:
https://www.gov.ca.gov/contact/

04/10/2026

Justice Beyond the Courtroom fully supports AB 2727.

Is it everything we believe is necessary? No.
But it is a step in the right direction — and right now, any meaningful reform is better than what we currently have.

We believe many of these perpetrators should never be released. But that is not what current law allows. That is why we exist — to fight for victims and survivors, to bring common sense back to public safety, and to push for reforms that prioritize community safety.

AB 2727 moves us forward.
It strengthens accountability.
It centers safety.
And it proves that change happens one step at a time.

We stand with victims.
We stand for public safety.
We support AB 2727.

04/02/2026

April is Sexual Assault Action Month—a time to raise awareness, support survivors, and take action to end sexual violence. 💜 At WEAVE, we believe in a community where survivors are heard, believed, and empowered.

This month, we’re sharing ways to educate, advocate, and support those impacted by sexual assault. Join us in breaking the silence and creating change.

04/01/2026

We are excited to officially announce the winners of our America’s Next Top Trial Lawyer competition!

This moment has been long awaited, and we couldn’t be more impressed with the incredible turnout. Every single participant brought talent, passion, and skill to the courtroom—making this an exceptionally tough decision.

🏆 1st Place: Elijah Bullie, UCLA School of Law

🥈 2nd Place: Andrea Subtirelu, Drexel Kline School of Law

🥉 3rd Place (Tie): Jessica Lorenzo, Drexel Kline School of Law

👏 Honorable Mentions:

Rebecca Goren, UC Berkeley School of Law

Hudson Patterson, Harvard Law School

James Bray, Drexel Kline School of Law

Jenny Jang, UC Berkley School of Law

Kaylah Holmes, University of Georgia School of Law

Sarah Dudley, University of Maryland

Shayok Chakraborty, UCLA School of Law

Shriya Chemudupati, Drexel Kline School of Law

Congratulations to our winners and to all who participated—you made this competition truly outstanding.

A special thank you to our partners at the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office and UCLA School of Law for helping bring this incredible event to life

03/18/2026

California! This is the time, contact your legislators to help pass AB 46!

03/17/2026

I am so proud to announce that today Assembly Bill 46 passed the Senate Public Safety Committee on a unanimous bipartisan vote! This bill strengthens judicial discretion in California’s mental health diversion program while preserving access to treatment and rehabilitation.

Media Feed:
Nguyen’s Bill Strengthening Judicial Discretion in Mental Health Diversion Advances in Senate Public Safety
Downloadable Link:
https://vimeo.com/1174506275/5722ceda1c?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

03/17/2026

03/17/2026

Justice Beyond the Courtroom stands in strong support of AB 46 — a critical step toward restoring balance, accountability, and public safety in California’s justice system. For too long, gaps in current law have limited the ability to fully assess risk and ensure appropriate outcomes. AB 46 changes that.

After more than a year of collaboration and thoughtful development, this bill introduces meaningful guardrails that prioritize both safety and fairness.

AB 46 ensures courts can evaluate:
• Whether a defendant poses a substantial and undue risk to the physical safety of others
• Whether a proposed treatment plan is clinically appropriate to address the mental health condition tied to the offense

This is about balance. This is about responsibility. And most importantly — this is about protecting our communities while still recognizing the role mental health plays in the justice system.

We support smart policy. We support safer communities. We support AB 46.

03/17/2026

Justice Beyond the Courtroom is asking our community to speak up.

Gregory Vogelsang—sentenced to 355 years to life for molesting five boys between the ages of 5 and 11 in the 1990s—has been granted early release under “elder parole.”

An En Banc hearing to review this decision is scheduled for March 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM, and the public has the right to be heard.

📍 Attend: 1515 K Street, Suite 550, Sacramento
📞 Call to join speakers list: 916-267-0857
✉️ Submit comments: [email protected]
(Reference Item #32 – Gregory Vogelsang P55114)

Your voice matters.