You can read the entire essay here. Here are the specifics (taken from his twitter summary which I believe is fair use”
- “End the federal prohibition on marijuana and expunge the records of those who were locked away for possessing it.”
- “Stop using mandatory minimums for nonviolent drug offenses. ... Begin treating addiction like the public health concern it is.”
- ”Eliminate private, for-profit prisons.”
- ”End the use of cash bail once and for all and provide states grants to replace these systems. I also support decriminalizing truancy “
- ”Reopening the federal Office of Access to Justice...Taking on prosecutorial and police misconduct with a fully-staffed Department of Justice that can conduct investigations, provide de-escalation trainings across police agencies, and institute community-based review boards to ensure accountability and transparency”
- ”Provide meaningful reentry reforms to help reduce recidivism. That starts by banning the box on job applications, returning drivers licenses, allowing access to loans that can unlock skills trainings, and ensuring their constitutional right to vote is protected.