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Justice System Reform: Less Incarceration, More Community Support

This resolution calls for a comprehensive reform of the American legal system to reduce the number of people in prisons and jails and address the root causes of crime. It aims to create a fairer and more humane system that better serves all citizens, focusing on community support rather than punishment.
Key points
Reduce incarceration rates by decriminalizing certain behaviors like addiction and homelessness, and expanding rehabilitation programs.
End wealth discrimination in the legal system, eliminate cash bail, and prohibit private companies from profiting from prisons and detention facilities.
Invest in communities most affected by mass incarceration, including healthcare, housing, education, and employment.
Limit police militarization and redirect resources to social services that provide real safety, such as crisis intervention teams.
Ensure voting rights for all citizens, including incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HRES_519
Sponsor: Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7]
Process start date: 2023-06-15