Issue Position: Criminal Justice Reform

Issue Position

Jimmy supports safe communities, which includes criminal justice reform to ensure equal access to justice regardless of income. He is a co-author of a bill to ban for-profit prisons in California and supports bail reform and sentencing reform for non-violent offenses. Full funding of veterans courts, drug treatment, homeless programs (including HUD-VASH and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) and Second Chance Act programs are critical to provide services and support to at-risk populations. He is also a strong supporter of after school and gang prevention programs.

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