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13 Jun, 10 tweets, 3 min read

This moment, right here, represents what this campaign is all about. THREAD. 1/x

If you've been following me for a while, you already know Jessica. She's a dear friend, an inspiration — and, as a public defender, I'm proud to say she is a former client. 2/x

When Jessica was a teenager, she faced barriers compounded by her lived experience. Confronted with jail time for circumstances outside her control, Jessica stood up to the system with courage and determination. 3/x

I was honored to represent Jessica, while Manhattan DA Cy Vance sought only to send Jessica to jail, despite the terrible impact it would've had on her family and the rest of her life.

Thankfully a judge took a chance on Jessica and allowed her to participate in a program. 4/x

That opportunity changed the course of Jessica's life. She excelled in the program and graduated high school a couple of years later. I was so proud to speak at her graduation and she's been employed ever since. 5/x

But no matter how hard I fight as a public defender, there is always a systemic imbalance. 6/x

For my last dozen years as a public defender, I always remind myself of wins like Jessica's. Together, we channeled our rage at injustice and won the best-case scenario, one that allowed Jessica to push forward into her future. 7/x

Today, Jessica brought her three-week-old daughter and cast her vote for me for Manhattan DA, which is a vision rooted in dignity and justice for all New Yorkers, and for decarceral solutions that protect people like Jessica from the cycles of harm caused by incarceration. 8/x

I am inspired by the strength of clients like Jessica. Far too often, the system works exactly as designed: over-incarcerating our community members and cutting off bridges to better futures.

But sometimes, justice prevails.

And that's what fuels my fire to keep going. 9/x

This is why I'm running for #ManhattanDA and would be so grateful for your support.

Early voting is underway and Election Day is June 22nd!

Volunteer sign up here: elizaorlins.us/volunteer

And please contribute to our grassroots campaign: secure.numero.ai/contribute/Eli… 10/x

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