The RISE Act — one of the most consequential pieces of criminal justice reform legislation this year — urgently needs more public support to guarantee its passage.
This is an all hands on deck moment. Last year, corporate Democrats — kowtowing to police unions, district attorney associations, and other law enforcement interest groups — partnered with reactionary Republicans to help kill the RISE Act in committee. We can’t let the RISE Act fail this year — will you call your state senator and tell him that you want to pass the RISE Act?