Check out this in-depth @latimes article by Anabel Sosa: “Newsom has approved three California prison closures but resists pressure to shutter more:" bit.ly/4-1lat

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Prison closure opponents are starting to say the quiet part out loud: they want emptying prisons to stay open so they can fill them up again. New “tough on crime” legislation and policies designed to erase a DECADE of progress toward ending #MassIncarceration are taking root at the capitol and must be OPPOSED.

Numbers don’t lie: All the data confirms Prison Closure is Possible! More and more lawmakers and budget analysts agree. However, as the debate heats up, we must remember:

Public Safety, Prison Closure, and Positive Programming can all exist together: We stand at a crucial juncture. Governor Newsom must veer away from increased prison spending and invest in what truly keeps people safe: reentry services, housing, jobs, and health care, as well as programming for folks inside. Closing prisons isn’t just about shutting down facilities; it’s about opening avenues for alternatives that bolster public safety and strengthen communities across the state. #SmartSolutions

Busting Myths: Prison Closures ≠ Overcrowding. The narrative that closures lead to overcrowding props up a failing system. The truth? Closing prisons doesn’t cause overcrowding: #MassIncarceration does. There are far too many people in California prisons - our state is one of the largest jailers in the world.

Stand with CURB as we urge Governor Newsom to make a commitment to close at least seven more state prisons—10 total—by 2025, as a smart and data-driven solution to shrinking California’s carceral footprint.

Let’s create billions in long term savings as we face a historic, $73 billion budget deficit! #CloseCAPrisons #ClosePrisonsSaveBillions

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