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California Supreme Court Ruling Dramatically Reduces Who Can Be Jailed in Santa Clara County
The Kowalczyk ruling makes it illegal for judges to keep people in jail on unattainable bail. This decision should lead to thousands of people no longer in jail. At a time of an unprecedented budget crisis, this ruling has impact beyond jails and courts. This dramatic reduction in incarceration can also mean the County can move resources that otherwise were earmarked for an oversized incarceration budget into needed supports and programs the people in the county need now more
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Floyd And Gunny: A Bridge Between Where Floyd Is Now And The Home He Is Fighting To Return To
Rianna has been a part of our De-Bug community for years now as she has been advocating for her husband's freedom from California State Prison to return home with family. Recently, Rianna adopted a dog, Gunny. But not just any dog, a dog that Floyd helped train while inside Valley State Prison. This is Rianna's story of how Gunny became a part of their family and what Gunny symbolizes for Rianna and Floyd's journey to reunite their family.
Rianna Hildago
May 133 min read
The Long Drive Home
Editor's Note: Although author Jamilah had made this kind of trip before, she was inspired to share her experience - one that is...
Jamilah Rosales-Webb
Aug 8, 20254 min read
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