When JAY-Z and Meek Mill launched the REFORM Alliance in 2019, they promised to bring real change to the prison systems of America. On Wednesday (September 30), the organization scored their first legal victory in California. Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1950 into action, which will limit the probation periods of criminals.
The legislation only allows adult probation sentences to reach a maximum of one year for misdemeanors and two years for those convicted of felonies in the state of California.
“I want to thank Governor Newsom for his leadership in signing AB 1950, the most transformative probation bill in this country to date,” JAY-Z said. “This is a first step that I hope introduces a wave of much needed change throughout the country.”
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California signed multiple prison reform bills into action recently including a ban on chokeholds by police officers, allowing the attorney general to look into police shootings independently and requiring the state to house transgender inmates based on their gender identity.
“Americans across the country took to the streets this summer rightfully demanding more and better of our criminal justice system–and of ourselves,” the governor stated. “Still, we can and must do more. Working with our youth, faith and community leaders, law enforcement, the legislature and countless others demanding change, my administration remains committed to the important work ahead to make our criminal and juvenile justice systems fairer and safer for all Californians.”
REFORM CEO Van Jones also added, “By signing AB 1950 into law, Governor Newsom has further cemented his legacy as a champion for justice, redemption, and opportunity. In a year that has been so challenging and difficult for so many, this reform marks a bright spot that will lead to better outcomes for individuals and families across California.”
Probation is one of the biggest tools used to ensure minorities keep going to jail
That’s just because certain minorities just can’t seem to follow the rules and laws outlined to them during the probationary period . You seem to happy letting criminals get away with whatever they want .
Gay Z & Weak Mill are puppets who sew chaos in order to implement One World government control. These two idiots didn’t accomplish shit. All they did was make a bribe, I mean donation, to law makers who passed this stupid shit. Hopefully this comes back to bite these fools in the ass. Maybe a thug will teach them why they need to be monitored for prolonged periods of time.
Obviously it’s nothing but ignorant people that feel some type of way against minorities. Still stuck in the past and do not see that way of thinking makes you look, and sound, dumb as fuck. If shit does break out, the US is going to need,in the realist way the minorities you claim to HATE. AT LEAST COPY SOMEONE THAT HAS A SMART OPPOSING OPINION. DAME,SMH
Where did you learn English , imbecile?
Hurry up everybody! Give Jay and Meek props for nothing but condemn Trump for peace in the Middle East!
That sounds good when the majority is black people and are getting the most time. Cut it the fuck out. You worring about the middle east? If ww3 comes to pass we are going to need everyone that’s wrongfully locked up. Dont start speaking just anything. It does not weigh out in the bigger scheme of our nation. Facts.
Ain’t nobody understand the words that are coming out of your mouth, fool.