Hundreds of voters took to Facebook Live on Thursday to hear six Democratic candidates discuss their platforms on mass incarceration and immigration enforcement—issues that have been thrust into the news as nationwide pressure builds for sheriffs and DAs to limit arrests and reduce jail populations in response to the coronavirus. Set within a community that has moved solidly into Democratic hands as it has rapidly diversified, the Gwinnett County forum provides a window into how the politics of criminal justice and immigration might change in the era of coronavirus.
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Gwinnett County candidates for sheriff and district attorney will convene in a virtual, online forum today, Thursday, April 9, to discuss their platforms and address criminal and immigrant justice issues. The forum is hosted by a coalition of community organizations advocating for criminal justice reform and an end to the facilitation of federal immigration enforcement by Gwinnett County officials.
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Poder Latinx released a statement today regarding Sen. Bernie Sanders’ decision to end his bid for president, opening the path for former Vice President Joe Biden to be the presumptive nominee. This statement is attributed to Esteban Garces, Co-Executive Director of Poder Latinx.
Read MorePoder Latinx released a statement today regarding the COVID-19 Stimulus bill attributed to Yadira Sanchez, Co-Executive Director of Poder Latinx.
Poder Latinx supports the latest proposal by House Democrats of the Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act that brings aid to the more than 300 million individuals living the effects of this devastating pandemic.
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Poder Latinx would like to commend the Senate for its work in accomplishing the swift passage of bipartisan legislation aimed to bring much-needed relief to families across the country that have already begun, and will undoubtedly continue, to face the devastating ripple effects of COVID-19.
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Poder Latinx urges the U.S. Senators from Florida to pass the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, an urgent and much-needed national measure in response to the Coronavirus pandemic that will protect Americans families during these uncertain times.
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