How Progressives are Knocking Out Local Judges Across the Country
Progressive activists are challenging “tough on crime” judges in a place they have long avoided: the voting booth.
“There’s definitely been pushback from the Democratic establishment,” Perez said. “There is a lot of [pressure] to continue to do politics the same way they’ve been done in Philly … but the problem with that is that the system prioritizes ‘How many favors have been done?’ and ‘When do I get my payback for the favors that I’ve done?’”
This Politico article features interviews with Reclaim’s political director, Amanda McIllmurray, JAT organizer Katia Perez and our mass liberation ally Saleem Holbrook.