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Nowhere is there a more powerful case for parole reform. Let’s get Fair & Timely Parole and Elder Parole done!

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The State Commission on Correction for decades has failed to fulfill its constitutional duty to ensure local jails and prisons are safe, stable, and humane. This op-ed explains how the bill I’m carrying with Emily Gallagher will help resolve the problem.

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NEW: My bill w/ NYS Senator Julia Salazar to overhaul the NYS Commission of Correction, bring greater oversight of prisons/jails and ensure basic standards just passed the Assembly Correction Cmte. My thanks to Chair Dilan + Carl E. Heastie.

More via Katal Center for Equity, Health, & Justice:
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Pleased to see Mara Gay’s piece on the imperative of a full, unvarnished, independent accounting of our state’s COVID-19 response and how the commission Jessica González-Rojas and I have proposed will deliver on that need, helping prevent future tragedies.

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Nuclear weapons threaten all of humanity. As a longtime supporter of @backfrombrink, I encourage you to join their important conversation tomorrow w/ author Annie Jacobsen to understand what's at stake and how you can make a difference. Register here:

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I'm proud to be prime sponsor of the GIRDS Act, which would ensure incarcerated individuals are housed, clothed, and served in a manner consistent with their gender identities. The bill is a matter of safety and dignity, as the following op-ed explains.

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My Fair & Timely Parole Act (S307) and Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal’s Elder Parole Act (S2423) are in the interest of justice, safety, and making our communities stronger. This article helps explain why.

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