We can’t go backwards on criminal justice reform

‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [Jumaane for Governor of New York]( [Gothamist: Hochul backs changes to New York bail reform laws]( [Chip in now to elect Jumaane as our next governor →]( In 2019, after years of pressure from activists, the state legislature passed badly needed reforms to make our criminal justice system fairer and less hostile to working class New Yorkers. This legislation limited the number of crimes that require defendants to pay cash bail, so that working and middle class New Yorkers no longer have their lives upended due to being accused of a non‑violent crime. The COVID-19 pandemic even further revealed the importance of this legislation; because of bail reform, countless New Yorkers were able to avoid jail time at a time when our state’s jails were some of the worst hotspots for COVID‑19 infections. This legislation saved countless lives, and has been critical in making our state’s justice system more equitable. But since the moment these laws were passed, bad faith actors in both parties have been desperate to frame them as harmful, without any evidence supporting their arguments – and now the Governor is jumping on the bandwagon. Using people’s legitimate fears about crime as an excuse to push regressive policies that will not work is shameful, and will only hurt our state’s most vulnerable communities. Today, we rolled out our full public safety plan, because New Yorkers need to know that there’s a candidate in this race who will stand up for our state’s most vulnerable, not sell them out due to political pressure. [Read our public safety plan →]( [Please chip in now to endorse our public safety plan and help elect a leader who will advocate for real solutions, rather than giving into fear mongering. >>]( [CHIP IN $5 →]( [CHIP IN $25 →]( [CHIP IN $50 →]( [CHIP IN $100 →]( [CHIP IN $250 →]( [Chip in a custom amount →]( Your support is greatly appreciated. Team Jumaane [Jumaane: Right now, our state needs to move forward... from old ways of governing that have failed so many for so long]( Jumaane Williams is running for Governor to bring transformational change to New York. As a community organizer and activist elected official, Jumaane has always stood with marginalized communities to fight for justice and equity for all. Jumaane has passed more legislation as New York City's Public Advocate than any prior holder of the office. Now, Jumaane is ready to bring courageous, progressive leadership to Albany and change the status quo to benefit all New Yorkers. Learn more at [jumaanewilliams.com](. If you wish to no longer receive email from us, please [unsubscribe]( [CONTRIBUTE TO SUPPORT OUR MOVEMENT →]( [PAID FOR BY JUMAANE FOR NEW YORK](#) [P.O. Box 100323 Brooklyn, NY 11210](#) #