Ayanna Pressley

Rank 1 of 47
|
Score 270
12/4/2024, 8:34:31 PM
X
In reply to:
Ayanna Pressley
@AyannaPressley
·
64d
For folks like Michelle West, who is serving multiple life sentences despite the victimization and violence she faced from her abuser.
Ayanna Pressley
@AyannaPressley
·
64d
For folks like Billie Allen, who has been on death row well over half his life despite racial bias affecting his case, being 19 years old at the time, and lack of evidence linking him to the crime.
Ayanna Pressley
@AyannaPressley
·
64d
In the final days of his presidency, President Biden must use his clemency authority.

For the families—disproportionately Black and brown, with loved ones behind the wall—impacted by mass incarceration and the injustices of the legal system.

The statement highlights the issue of harsh sentencing for nonviolent cannabis offenses, contributing to a broader discussion on criminal justice reform and mass incarceration. It aligns with the ongoing public discourse on the need for clemency and reform in the legal system, particularly for marginalized communities.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement aims to do no harm by advocating for justice and fairness. [+1]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    It promotes understanding and empathy by highlighting the personal impact of legal injustices. [+1]
  3. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    It uses influence to advocate for societal betterment by calling attention to systemic issues. [+1]