What has your LOC been working on for the past 4 weeks?
LIVE FREE leaders attended the rally at the capitol calling for justice for Nakia, and supported our Sac ACT leaders Gabby Trejo and Rev Kev who spoke at the event. We will continue calling on the Attorney General to conduct an independent investigation into Solano County Sheriff's Department. https://www.capradio.org/articles/2021/09/16/orangevale-resident-nakia-porter-says-solano-county-deputies-knocked-her-unconscious-shes-now-filed-federal-charges/
Action Updates
Please continue sending letters to the Attorney General's office calling on AG Rob Bonta to conduct an independent investigation into Solano Sheriff's Department, see list of demands here: https://www.facebook.com/events/4096271967161594
Surveys, Links, Upcoming Events you'd like to share
LIVE FREE is currently supporting a Black Muslim mother in West Sacramento who is dealing with continued harassment from CPS. We will be holding an in-person prayer circle prior to her court date on September 30th at 12 PM. If you are interested in participating, please reach out to Kaleemah at kaleemah@sacact.org.
Other/Miscellaneous
LIVE FREE will soon be presenting a 'soft launch' of our countywide CourtWatch program. If you are interested in participating in this program, and signing up for a weekly CourtWatch slot, please reach out to Kaleemah at kaleemah@sacact.org.
CourtWatch serves as a platform for community to come together to observe the judicial process and gather information on court outcomes, in an effort to identify patterns and practices that may contribute to systemic inequity. In a County whose jail population is nearly 40% Black despite Black residents making up only 11% of the population, and one in which 60% of incarcerated people haven’t yet been convicted of a crime, tracking the moments that lead up to that discrepancy is crucial. Through observing court proceedings and tracking patterns, CourtWatch aims to educate the public on the judicial process, and promote a transparent and fair judicial system.
