Oversight of the state prisons is crucial as $1.1 billion of our tax dollars go toward maintaining it. This year, I was proud to support the establishment the Independent Prison Oversight Commission. Next year, the work continues to fund the commission and pass more criminal justice initiatives.

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This arrest was an intimidation tactic meant to chill people’s constitutional right to observe and document how federal agents are operating in our neighborhoods. Our rights matter! Community matters!

Thank you to the supporters who testified and shared your stories and to Councilwoman @annahernandezaz.bsky.social who was the only councilmember to enthusiastically support this measure. You all made a difference!

And also, fuck your Islamophobia.

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