The Araminta Ross Foundation

[The Araminta Ross Foundation @AramintaThe]

There is no justice available in accepting that people with old legal records are only worth what we think that record says about them. If racial justice is our goal, then we need to work hard to #SunsetConvictions. Pass #SB731!

[The Araminta Ross Foundation @AramintaThe]

According to @SentencingProj: Evidence suggests some are incarcerated not solely because of a crime but because of racially disparate policies, beliefs, and practices. Makes collateral consequences of an old legal record all the more concerning! #SunsetConvictions #SB731

[The Araminta Ross Foundation @AramintaThe]

If we truly believe that #BlackLivesMatter, we must address the ways in which permanent conviction records disproportionately impact Black lives. Old legal records hold back people and their families from thriving every day. We can start with #SB731! #SunsetConvictions

[The Araminta Ross Foundation @AramintaThe]

Clearing the path to remove convictions or arrests from people’s permanent records is a step towards addressing the enormous racial disparities that persist in health, employment, housing and more. Let’s get it done! #SunsetConvictions #SB731

[The Araminta Ross Foundation @AramintaThe]

Policing, arrests and convictions disproportionately impact Black and brown communities. Keeping old records forever eliminates opportunities and worsens racial disparities. Don’t we all deserve the chance to thrive? #SunsetConvictions #SB731

[The Araminta Ross Foundation @AramintaThe]

Black Californians are incarcerated at a rate nearly 9x that of white Californians. When we refuse to #SunsetConvictions, we relegate millions of people to second-class status. This must end. Pass #SB731!

[The Araminta Ross Foundation @AramintaThe]

The criminal justice system negatively impacts communities of color. Forcing someone to be marked with a permanent arrest & conviction record deprives communities of important representation and leadership in many areas. #SunsetConvictions

[The Araminta Ross Foundation @AramintaThe]

Research estimates that more than 1 in 3 Black men are living with an old felony conviction on their record. Refusing to let folks ever be “free” of an old arrest or conviction record is a racial justice issue. When is their #TimeDone? #SunsetConvictions #SB731