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Mr. President, let vulnerable people out of federal prisons now: Coronavirus demands a bold response

Mr. President, let vulnerable people out of federal prisons now: Coronavirus demands a bold response 1

By using his executive power to release individuals posing no serious safety risk, the President would be in good company. Many cities, states and counties have dramatically reduced their incarcerated populations in response to COVID-19. California and New Jersey have safely ordered the release of thousands, and other jurisdictions plan to dramatically cut incarcerated populations, some nearly in half. Meanwhile, leaders across the country have committed to shrink the number of people entering the justice system with cite and release, not seeking bail unless necessary for public safety, and not wasting scarce resources prosecuting low-level crimes. The President should be leading, not following, these efforts.

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