As families and advocates across the country sound the alarm about the impending COVID-19 crisis inside prisons, California Governor Gavin Newsom has drawn a line on "releasing violent criminals from our system."

Ella Baker Center State Campaigner James King breaks down how "violent criminal" rhetoric leaves some of the most vulnerable people at risk and harms the public health of our communities inside and outside prison walls.

As the Bay Area shelters in place in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Ella Baker Center holds a virtual town hall to share resources and information on how community members can organize for justice during the pandemic.

For more visit our website at www.EllaBakerCenter.org.