Prison abolitionists argue that the U.S. prison system is ineffective and that alternatives such as restorative justice and community-based systems of care can better address root causes of crime and promote healing and accountability.
Senator Chris Van Hollen has called for a moral clarity in defense of the Constitution, criticizing Governor Gavin Newsom and House Majority Whip Tom Emmer for their lack of support for due process and the rule of law.
Bianca Tylek's new book The Prison Industry: How It Works and Who Profits reveals how corporations, investors, and government actors profit from human incarceration, and provides a blueprint for resistance through divestment campaigns, legislative advocacy, and public pressure.