1 in 17 white men will go to prison during their lifetime, and because of institutionalized racism, an indefensible 1 in 3 black men will serve time. People of color, on average, face longer prison sentences than their white, non-Hispanic counterparts for similar crimes committed. Voting restrictions—both during and after incarceration— have silenced millions of voices. Once released from prison, the formerly incarcerated often face difficulty re-entering the workforce which inhibits their ability to contribute meaningfully to society and to simply provide for themselves and their families.
I proudly support ending arrest quotas and cash bail. I will do everything in my power to end for-profit prisons and mass incarceration, which have historically impacted people of color at a much higher rate. Prisoners are not opportunities for more profit.
