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We pay up to $2000 bail so that people can be free while fighting a case. We advocate for an end to pretrial detention & supervision. #FreeThemAll
Jun 2, 2020 6 tweets 3 min read
THREAD: Let's do this again! We hope are not needed tonight. We thank you so deeply for your support and ask that you send some $$$ love to the following orgs holding down this work in Boston EVERY DAY: 1/6 Youth Justice & Power Union, run by black and brown youths in Boston, centers black and brown voices, builds community, and develops leaders in order to address systemic issues. Give them your $$: bit.ly/youthpower2020 with the designation "Defending Black Lives" 2/6
Jan 12, 2018 10 tweets 3 min read
These types of announcements are happening with more frequency as bail has become emblematic of the deep and entrenched injustices in our criminal legal system. While they are lauded as “huge reforms”, these commitments are anything but - 1/9 bit.ly/2qUq1rq It’s actually NOT OK to use bail for any reason other than to ensure someone comes to court in MA. Bail statute says that and the SJC (our highest court) says that. ADA Ryan however, says she’s going to continue to request that people are held on bail to keep us all safe. 2/9