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John,
This month, our Government Affairs Team made strides to stop the construction of a larger, more expensive jail in Fulton County, Georgia. Conditions at the existing Fulton County Jail are so deplorable that the U.S. Department of Justice has launched an investigation. Nearly two dozen deaths have raised alarming concerns over unsanitary conditions, excessive force and violence, discrimination against individuals with mental health issues, and failure to provide medical care.1
That’s why Color Of Change called on Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to end this humanitarian crisis by assigning more prosecutors to resolve cases and focus on those incarcerated over high-profile indictments.
If you believe that DA Willis and prosecutors across the country must ensure a more equitable and transparent criminal justice system, will you donate $15 or more to support Color Of Change and our calls for accountability?
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Hear from the team working to demand that DA Willis prioritize the humanity of those inside the Fulton County Jail over high-profile indictments.
“We can applaud [DA] Willis for her work on the Trump case. However, we cannot gloss over how her prioritization of high-profile cases has seemed to only worsen the conditions for Black and low-income people navigating Fulton County’s broken criminal legal system.”
Color Of Change is committed to winning justice for Black people and their families, but we need your help! That’s why we’re asking you to donate $15 or more today so that our calls for accountability aren’t ignored. If you believe our work is critical, please donate today.
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A justice system that is safest for Black people looks nothing like the proposed Fulton County Jail. As we work together to create a more human and less hostile world for Black people in America, we must also demand a justice system that emphasizes freedom over detention and care over punishment.
Until Justice Is Real,
The Color Of Change Digital Fundraising Team
References
1. “Justice Department Announces Investigation into Conditions in Fulton County, Georgia Jail,” U.S. Department of Justice press release, July 13, 2023.
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