Can’t stress enough how dangerous what state & local Democratic lawmakers are currently doing around justice reform is. Bowing to racist fear tactics by pro-carceral forces to undo bail reform in NY. Firing public defenders for calling for systemic change in PA. National crisis.
In NY, instead of taking the opportunity to reject fear & *educate the public* about the importance of reform, the racist tradition of fear tactics, & call for patience, @NYSenDems are perpetrating irrationality & reinforcing to pro-carceral forces their cynical strategy works.
In PA, instead of allowing public defenders to bring to light systemic injustices they see everyday & at a more fundamental level, defend their clients, the County Commission in Montgomery County decided that defenders must simply roll over & accept injustice. Chilling effect.
Only for some people, Holly, when it comes to the criminal legal system. Both parties are responsible for mass incarceration. And as change has started to take hold across the country, Democrats seem just as committed to perpetuating it.
NEW YORK: Please visit JusticeNotFear.org to call on NY Democratic lawmakers to stand firm against fear & reject any cynical rollbacks to jail reform.
PA: Take action. “The defenders office filed a brief in early February, challenging the county’s use of cash bail. Less than a month later, they have been fired. Why?” We know. Sign this petition. #ReinstateKeishaandDean action.aclu.org/send-message/p…
