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Alameda County Public Defenders retweeted
People with disabilities are failed by the criminal legal system time & time again.
After disproportionate contact with law enforcement, unaccommodating courts, and unequipped jails, thousands with disabilities are locked up in state prisons on a given day.
ALT Graph showing that 40% of people in state prisons have a disability vs. 15% of U.S. adults
Alameda County Public Defenders retweeted
New — Just saw Dem Rep. Madeleine Dean confront Speaker Johnson off House floor over CR, health care, recessing chamber, Trump’s speech.
And on Trump’s AI video, Johnson says “it wasn't my style."
Dean: “Not your style? It's disgraceful. It's racist. You should call it out.”
Alameda County Public Defenders retweeted
Trump announced today he's ending “cashless bail” in DC & threatening cities across the country. It’s all based on fear—not facts. I was a public defender for a decade. I work with orgs across the country.
Here’s what’s really true about bail, crime, & safety. 🧵
Alameda County Public Defenders retweeted
We'll be in SAC Aug.20 pushing for #AB1071 !!! Federal threats to due process & fairness in courts are growing. In California, this how we're fighting back. W/ this bill, communities can access legal support and data to expose and challenge racial discrimination in the courts.
Alameda County Public Defenders retweeted
Unhoused people face a litany of unfair criminal charges simply because they’re unhoused – usually for actions they take when just trying to survive.
Clearly, the solution to homelessness is not more criminalization. No one should be punished for not having a place to stay.
ALT Graph titled: Unhoused people are less often jailed for "violent" charges compared to others, and more often jailed for charges related to survival behaviors
Alameda County Public Defenders retweeted
Now with Spanish version linked below!
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Alameda County Public Defenders retweeted
🚨NEW REPORT: Pushing reforms through the criminal justice system will be an uphill battle in 2025, but we're prepared – and you should be too.
Here are 34 policy ideas for lawmakers & advocates looking to reform the system without making it bigger 👇
prisonpolicy.org/reports/win…
Alameda County Public Defenders retweeted
Great article by @JOlderma inquest.org/no-more-pretrial…
Alameda County Public Defenders retweeted
New year, new shirt. No matter what @POTUS throws at us, we’re ready. We will fight for our clients. We’ll fight for your rights. We will fight to protect our immigrant community members. Paid by the government, to fight the government, we fight for you! #WeFightForYou #Defenders
Alameda County Public Defenders retweeted
The state’s leaders are overlooking our legal system’s single most important means of preventing mass deportations: public defenders. This is a must read and we've been saying it for years #FundPublicDefense latimes.com/opinion/story/20…
Alameda County Public Defenders retweeted
HOLIDAY SPECIAL EVERYONE
In celebration of SHUT-THE-FUCK-UP-MAS
or perhaps Shhhhhhhanukah
Or Kwanzip-it.
The right to remain silent? Harder to use than you might think. Instructional video herein.
Alameda County Public Defenders retweeted
Remember this article. Remember this when law enforcement & prosecutors say that Prop 36 and other harsh sentencing laws were responsible for turning this crisis around. Expanded treatment & intervention worked not laws that send more people to prison. eastbaytimes.com/2024/12/15/…
Alameda County Public Defenders retweeted
For those that believed the lies told by prosecutors & law enforcement about Prop 36 – read this article. Private Prison CEO’s are thrilled. Prop 36 will not provide treatment it will lead to more people being incarcerated & more people being deported. sfchronicle.com/politics/art…
Alameda County Public Defenders retweeted
Another article about how terrible Prop 36 will be. Yes - we will be sending people to jails & prison for petty theft & drug possession. People will die - instead of getting the false promise of treatment offered by the proponents of Prop 36 #CareNotCages calmatters.org/justice/2024/…
Alameda County Public Defenders retweeted
Today, 55% of people on federal death row are people of color, echoing the racial injustices and economic discrimination that have historically plagued our nation. You can take action - Demand @POTUS to #CommuteTheRow
commutetherow.com/
Alameda County Public Defenders retweeted
We need public defenders more than ever. We need people to defend our clients against the harms of the criminal punishment system. We need people to fight mass incarceration, to fight systemic racism, to fight for our communities. Join us! Apply by 12/9 acgov.org/hrs
Alameda County Public Defenders retweeted
Today as we gather with family and friends – we are also sending love to the 1.9 million people incarcerated in jails & prisons in the US. We see you. #EndMassIncarceration #CareNotCages
Alameda County Public Defenders retweeted
Alameda County Public Defender’s Office (@ACDefenders) is hiring an Associate Deputy Public Defender. Applicants must be licensed to practice law in the state of California by their start date. Salary range: $126K - $191K.
Apply by Dec. 9 at 5 p.m. PT: ow.ly/FYOS50Uc5oe.
Alameda County Public Defenders retweeted
October is National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month. Like screenings for other illnesses, depression screenings should be a part of health care. To receive a free screening, please call Alameda County Behavioral Health Department at (510)- 491 - 9099. 💜 #988Lifeline
ALT Two sets of hands displayed with black and white text in the top right that reads "988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline". Additional text reads "Learn more at Health.AlamedaCountyCA.gov/ACBHD”. Logo: Alameda County Behavioral Health
Alameda County Public Defenders retweeted
🎬 Don’t Miss the Double Feature in Palo Alto on October 21: A Double Life & Judging Juries at the UNAFF! - mailchi.mp/socialactionmedia…
