ACLU Archives - Page 2 of 2 - Open Vallejo

A partial view of the Old Solano Courthouse, framed by leafy trees and a hedge in the foreground. The building's light gray stone exterior is partially obscured, with modern patterned metalwork visible on one side. A single window is seen through the foliage, hinting at the structure’s historical architecture.

From a locked courtroom, judge rules Vallejo badge bending report will remain secret

by Anna Bauman October 2, 2024October 3, 2024

Carl Charles, who is wearing a dark suit, stands at a podium during a town hall meeting while craning his neck to hear a speaker. Two men are seated in the foreground, with one in focus and the other blurred. The room is set up for a formal meeting, with desks and computer monitors visible.

Frustration, calls for change mark Vallejo police chief recruitment

by Anna Bauman June 30, 2024September 20, 2024

A five-year-old girl sits atop her father's shoulders holding a sign that reads, "I have unlimited value. So did Jahhnavi." They are partly in shadow and light at a protest.

Seattle police ended body camera analysis after footage caught officer mocking woman’s death

by Laurence Du Sault September 21, 2023October 30, 2023

A stocking hanging outside the Vallejo City Attorney’s office on Dec. 21, 2022 reads, “We’ve been GOOD, we PROMISE!!” In September, Deputy City Attorney Katelyn Knight hired a firm to uncover the identities of authors behind two social media accounts, an Open Vallejo investigation has found.

Vallejo spends thousands to expose online commenters

by Geoffrey King December 23, 2022October 30, 2024