[1]Real Justice

John, in Los
Angeles County, which has the largest jail system in the country, we
continue to make history.

Thanks to decades of organizing, the LA County Board of Supervisors just
courageously represented the people. For the first time in my lifetime,
they used the one tool they have over the Sheriff’s department – budgetary
oversight – to hold the LA Sheriff accountable for his $63 million budget
deficit.

Strong public oversight of the Sheriff’s department is absolutely critical
if we are to root out corruption and misconduct – and experience fully
realized safety and health in our communities.

[ [link removed] ]Today, I hope you’ll take a moment to read and share my piece about
what it took to get the LA Supervisors to this point of political courage
and what our next steps are for meaningful jail reform.

Read and share

This kind of political courage didn’t happen overnight. It took decades of
organizing, litigation, and advocacy in Los Angeles to get us to this
critical point. We will continue to fight to make sure that no new jail is
ever constructed in LA, that no one with a mental illness is brutally put
behind bars, and that the savings will be reinvested in community-based
care.

I was born and raised in LA — this city is my home and its people my
community. It’s where I became an organizer and a freedom fighter.

But it’s also where I confronted our jail system firsthand. My brother is
one of the many people who, when struggling with mental illness, deserved
care, dignity, and healing – but instead were given harm, neglect, and
criminalization.

This isn’t the system that we have to live with. I challenge all of us to
imagine a world that pushes forth care and healing – and eliminates
punishment.

[ [link removed] ]Please, take a moment to read and share my recent op-ed on how we can
build this future in Los Angeles and across the country.

Grateful for all of you,

Patrisse Cullors


 
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