On March 2nd a historical gathering was held by members of the California State Assembly. Focusing on the issues facing boys and men of color in California communities, it was one of 5 regional hearings held.

Our Community Rights Campaign victory is stirring the national debate about punitive “zero tolerance” policies and school policing in black and brown communities. Here’s the story: “To get kids to class, LA softens its hard line.”

On February 29th the Los Angeles City Council voted to ratify the amendment to LAMC 45.04, the Daytime Curfew Law. The media took note as Community Rights and a citywide coaltion of allies watched the 14-0, that ended the practice of punative truancy tickets .

In a letter from the CRC steering committee, we reflect on the meaning of our victory at City Hall last week, a 14-0 vote to roll back truancy ticketing and school policing under LAMC 45.04, the Daytime Curfew Law.  Civil rights, our generation's fight against separate and unequal education, and the role of organizing...

A standing room only crowd greeted the historic 14-0 vote with cheers and applause as the Los Angeles City Council voted 14-0 to amend the Daytime Curfew Law, responsibile for punitive truancy and tardy ticketing of low-income students of color.  News is rolling in from the LA Times, statewide California Public Radio, the Associated Press and much more...

On Sunday, the Los Angeles Times editorial came out in support of removing the fines from truancy tickets. The editiorial agreed with the position that "Hefty tickets for students who are late or ditch school are counterproductive. Requiring community service is a better idea."

Tremendous media coverage of our rally and press conference for the Public Safety Committee vote, where the amendment to reform LAMC 45.04 was sent forward to City Council successfully! Media coverage centered on the civil rights core of the problem.  A lot of great visuals captured, too. Youth in CRC green shirts marching with Councilmember Tony Cardenas and...

In an in-depth story on the Huffington Post, investigative reporter Susan Ferriss (iWatch News) delves into two students' harsh treatment by police in Nov, raising questions as to whether new guidelines issued last year by LAPD and LASPD to curb truancy and tardy policing are working.

We are looking for support on over-turning the punitive truancy practices for LAUSD. Two vital votes will be held this month. The Public Safety Committee on Feb. 13th and the full LA City Council vote on Feb. 15th. We are collecting signatures on petitions and asking for support from students and their families to let our City leaders know where we stand.

City Hall will vote next week on whether or not to roll back the infamous truancy law (LAMC 45.04). We are asking everyone to sign a petition to the Mayor, City Hall and city leaders to express our support for ending this assault on our most vulnerable students!