George Floyd’s murder exposed for many what Black and Brown communities have long known and experienced – that we must make a commitment to ensure that America lives up to its founding promise of fair and impartial justice for all.
Today, three years after his murder, let us build on the progress we have made and recommit to changing hearts and minds as well as laws and policies.
Congratulations to Melinda, Chief Assistant in Charge of Mental Health Court and Drug Court for being recognized by the Broward Commission of the Status of Women for 2023 Woman’s History Month!!! https://t.co/RkusRRKwLS
President Joe Biden came out with vim and vigor in the State of the Union address and mopped the House floor with the Republican Party's remains. https://t.co/uYYYtFvX8u
At the time of her arrest, Keirstyn was at a facility under FL's Baker Act.
"She was arrested because she was sick, and she ultimately died because the system designed to protect her failed," @gordonweekes wrote in a letter to @browardsheriff last week.
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For Breast Cancer Awareness Month we came together in the Law Office of the Public Defender to support this important cause!!!
#breastcancerawareness#breastcancer https://t.co/cgUvbXIhay
As I’ve said before, no one should be in jail just for using or possessing marijuana.
Today, I’m taking steps to end our failed approach. Allow me to lay them out.
It was a privilege to speak at @NAACP Florida conference yesterday—to stand with an organization that has been fighting for voting rights & democracy for a century.
Sad that 57 years after passing the Voting Rights Act, we’re still fighting to make sure the people’s vote matters.
It was an honor and pleasure to meet Justice James Perry. He was the 85th Justice of the Florida Supreme Court serving from 2009-2016. He blazed the trail for so many! https://t.co/JJrQdvPNch