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Criminal Justice

Fighting to end discriminatory practices in our criminal justice system by advancing system reforms that prioritize restorative justice over mass incarceration.

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Ken Spence

Senior Policy Advisorken.spence@nextgenpolicy.org

“When it comes to criminal justice reform, the low hanging fruit has largely been picked, and now we must address the unjust policies that stem from the systemic racism inherent in our criminal justice system. ”

— Ken Spence, Senior Policy Advisor

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Criminal Justice Advocacy

AB 256
Racial Justice Act 2.0 (Kalra)
Provides a mechanism for relief to assist those whose convictions or sentences were based on race, ethnicity, or national origin.
AB 2632
Solitary Confinement Reform (Holden)
Requires every jail, prison, or detention facility (both public and private) to follow new regulations and procedures to limit the use of segregated solitary confinement.

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