We Can Save Lives by Reducing Prison Populations Now
Dear All,
Rosa Jimenez, a mother with Stage 4 Kidney Disease, was already supposed to be released from prison after judges found compelling evidence of her innocence. But she is stuck in a cell in Texas, where her potential exposure to the coronavirus could prove fatal. She is not alone. Texas has been dragging its feet on taking important steps to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in its jails and prisons. The Austin Statesman, one of Texas’ largest newspapers, just published an op-ed piece that I wrote about why decarcerating prisons and jails right now is a critical step toward saving lives. You can read it here: https://www.statesman.com/opinion/20200413/opinion-we-can-save-lives-by-reducing-prison-populations-now.
If you want to learn more about Rosa Jimenez and how to take action, you can check out this campaign by the Innocence Project: https://www.innocenceproject.org/innocent-rosa-jimenez-could-die-in-prison-awaiting-justice.
As always. I love to hear from you, now more than ever before. Please let me know what you think.
I hope you and your loved ones are healthy and safe.
With warm regards,
Jessica