their voices be heard on bad laws. Our coalition remains committed to working with Prop 25’s supporters to craft meaningful reforms that will bring continued improvements to our courts and criminal justice systems.” -- Mike Gatto
Proposition 25 Defeated by California Voters
“The strength of direct democracy was on display, as the people of the state rejected a law that would have fundamentally failed to meet its stated goals. I've never seen anything like the diverse coalition that opposed Prop 25.
That was mirrored in voters’ rejection of it. So many people from all around California saw it as unfair, unsafe, and costly -- something that would have taken California’s criminal justice reform efforts backwards. This vote cements the importance of citizens’ ability to let
While votes remain to be counted, we're confident that voters understand that Prop 25 is unfair, unsafe, and costly, with diverse opposition from all ends of the political spectrum. Like everyone else, we're monitoring the results for updates.”
SACRAMENTO, CA – Mike Gatto, spokesperson for the No on Prop 25 Campaign, issued the following statement this evening in response to the Election Night results:
We are 3 hours away from the polls closing. If you have already voted, please encourage your families and friends to GO VOTE and protect our rights by voting NO on Prop 25! #StopProp25
It's Election Day! Your vote can make a difference. Stop racially biased algorithms that attack our constitutional rights. Vote NO on Prop 25! #StopProp25
Have you voted yet? If not, GO VOTE. If you have, please share this with your friends and family to remind them to GO VOTE and vote NO on Prop 25! #StopProp25
TOMORROW is Election Day! Stop Prop 25 from using racially biased algorithms and costing taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars. Vote NO on Prop 25! #StopProp25
Prop 25 is a direct attack on our constitutional rights. It violates our 8th Amendment and uses biased algorithms to determine who can or cannot post bail. Vote NO on Prop 25! #StopProp25
Read the latest in @CalMatters on why Prop 25 is unfair and unsafe. “Prop. 25 manages to achieve an incredible feat. It makes communities less safe, even while enhancing racial bias and costing taxpayers. Prop. 25 is not progress. It’s a step backward…” https://t.co/bq0QI0GX1r
Prop 25 creates additional bias against minorities, puts our public safety at risk, and will cost taxpayers hundreds of millions a year. Vote NO on Prop 25! #StopProp25
"This is not the way to do it, especially by replacing it with a system that relies heavily on an algorithm. There are so many studies that algorithms have racial bias ingrained in them." https://t.co/WTey16Zudw