This fact sheet provides at-a-glance information about how many people are locked up in both state prisons and county jails and shows where the state stands on a variety of metrics, so that policymakers and the public can better determine where to target reforms.
Get fact sheetHow state and local governments resist efforts to divert their resources to immigration enforcement.
One of Donald Trump’s first actions as president was to attack sanctuary cities, a move that will do nothing to decrease crime or build safer communities. In fact, crime rates are lower in counties that have sanctuary policies—where leaders prioritize local safety over harmful federal immigration enforcement—compared to those that don’t. What is a ...
94 people have died in LA County jails since the start of 2023.
How are people dying? Los Angeles County has not yet publicly issued causes of death for everyone who has died in county jails in recent months. And even once even once autopsy reports are finalized, they don’t tell the whole story. When the coroner rules that a death is the result of “natural causes,” jail conditions can still be to blame. Researc ...
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By Andres* If there’s one thing I’ve learned about the United States immigration system, it’s that even those of us who work in immigration can find it incredibly overwhelming. The forms, deadlines, and constant policy changes can make anyone’s head spin. But my experience wasn’t just professional; it’s been deeply personal. I moved to New York C ...