JusticeLA
@justicela.bsky.social
A grassroots coalition of community members and organizations leading the fight to abolish carceral systems in LA County.
Dignity and Power Now has been partnering with Dr.Keel and the UCLA BioCritical Studies Lab for years to highlight what happens to people who die in custody. Check out Dr.Keel's interview with UCLA radio, and lookout for his upcoming book this fall!
Interview 👉🏾 uclaradio.com/professor-te...
Interview 👉🏾 uclaradio.com/professor-te...
June 13, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Dignity and Power Now has been partnering with Dr.Keel and the UCLA BioCritical Studies Lab for years to highlight what happens to people who die in custody. Check out Dr.Keel's interview with UCLA radio, and lookout for his upcoming book this fall!
Interview 👉🏾 uclaradio.com/professor-te...
Interview 👉🏾 uclaradio.com/professor-te...
See you TODAY at 3pm at Men’s Central Jail for our second annual Mother’s Day weekend rally ✊🏾
May 10, 2025 at 5:55 PM
See you TODAY at 3pm at Men’s Central Jail for our second annual Mother’s Day weekend rally ✊🏾
JOIN MOTHERS FOR THE SECOND ANNUAL MOTHER'S DAY ACTION AND SPIRITUAL EVENT!
📍Saturday, May 10th for a rally at 3PM with impacted mothers from across the state
📍Sunday, May 11th, Mother's Day, at 10:30AM for a spiritual service
📍Saturday, May 10th for a rally at 3PM with impacted mothers from across the state
📍Sunday, May 11th, Mother's Day, at 10:30AM for a spiritual service
April 30, 2025 at 11:04 PM
JOIN MOTHERS FOR THE SECOND ANNUAL MOTHER'S DAY ACTION AND SPIRITUAL EVENT!
📍Saturday, May 10th for a rally at 3PM with impacted mothers from across the state
📍Sunday, May 11th, Mother's Day, at 10:30AM for a spiritual service
📍Saturday, May 10th for a rally at 3PM with impacted mothers from across the state
📍Sunday, May 11th, Mother's Day, at 10:30AM for a spiritual service
tldr: All the links 🔥linktr.ee/jlanow🔥
April 4, 2025 at 1:18 AM
tldr: All the links 🔥linktr.ee/jlanow🔥
HOW YOU CAN SHOW UP FOR ABOLITION (in person or virtually)
April 4, 2025 at 1:18 AM
HOW YOU CAN SHOW UP FOR ABOLITION (in person or virtually)
📌Join us TUESDAY at 500 West Temple
🥁Rally at 8:30am
🗣️Board Meeting starts at 9:30
👉🏾In-person Comment after the Men’s Central Jail Closure Presentation
👉🏾Live Phone Comment (if you’re away)
THIS IS THE TIME TO SHOW UP FOR ABOLITION.
🥁RSVP: jlanow.org/april8rally
🥁Rally at 8:30am
🗣️Board Meeting starts at 9:30
👉🏾In-person Comment after the Men’s Central Jail Closure Presentation
👉🏾Live Phone Comment (if you’re away)
THIS IS THE TIME TO SHOW UP FOR ABOLITION.
🥁RSVP: jlanow.org/april8rally
April 4, 2025 at 1:18 AM
📌Join us TUESDAY at 500 West Temple
🥁Rally at 8:30am
🗣️Board Meeting starts at 9:30
👉🏾In-person Comment after the Men’s Central Jail Closure Presentation
👉🏾Live Phone Comment (if you’re away)
THIS IS THE TIME TO SHOW UP FOR ABOLITION.
🥁RSVP: jlanow.org/april8rally
🥁Rally at 8:30am
🗣️Board Meeting starts at 9:30
👉🏾In-person Comment after the Men’s Central Jail Closure Presentation
👉🏾Live Phone Comment (if you’re away)
THIS IS THE TIME TO SHOW UP FOR ABOLITION.
🥁RSVP: jlanow.org/april8rally
The JLA Close MCJ action that was scheduled for tomorrow is now postponed. In anticipation of our rally, SD5 Kathryn Barger has chosen to DELAY the Jail Closure presentation.
Turn on post notifications and sign up for text alerts at jlanow.org/actionlist to get the heads up.
Turn on post notifications and sign up for text alerts at jlanow.org/actionlist to get the heads up.
March 31, 2025 at 10:01 PM
The JLA Close MCJ action that was scheduled for tomorrow is now postponed. In anticipation of our rally, SD5 Kathryn Barger has chosen to DELAY the Jail Closure presentation.
Turn on post notifications and sign up for text alerts at jlanow.org/actionlist to get the heads up.
Turn on post notifications and sign up for text alerts at jlanow.org/actionlist to get the heads up.
💙Call for Nominations!💙 The National Bail Out collective and Dignity and Power Now are coordinating Mama’s Day Bail Outs to bail out as many Black mamas and caregivers as we can before Mother’s Day!
✊🏾Nominations accepted via bit.ly/dpnmamas✊🏾
✊🏾Nominations accepted via bit.ly/dpnmamas✊🏾
March 6, 2025 at 12:30 AM
💙Call for Nominations!💙 The National Bail Out collective and Dignity and Power Now are coordinating Mama’s Day Bail Outs to bail out as many Black mamas and caregivers as we can before Mother’s Day!
✊🏾Nominations accepted via bit.ly/dpnmamas✊🏾
✊🏾Nominations accepted via bit.ly/dpnmamas✊🏾
There have been 9 deaths in LASD custody in the first 9 weeks of 2025. LA County has still not set forth the MCJ closure plan from March 30th, 2021.
This report outlined how to close the jail in 18-24 months. Join us on April 1st at the board to demand #NoMoreDelay, #CloseMCJ!
This report outlined how to close the jail in 18-24 months. Join us on April 1st at the board to demand #NoMoreDelay, #CloseMCJ!
February 27, 2025 at 7:16 PM
There have been 9 deaths in LASD custody in the first 9 weeks of 2025. LA County has still not set forth the MCJ closure plan from March 30th, 2021.
This report outlined how to close the jail in 18-24 months. Join us on April 1st at the board to demand #NoMoreDelay, #CloseMCJ!
This report outlined how to close the jail in 18-24 months. Join us on April 1st at the board to demand #NoMoreDelay, #CloseMCJ!
📍SATURDAY 10:30AM📍 Please join us in honoring the Angelversary of #StanleyWilsonJr virtually with his family, loved ones, and guest speakers.
Stanley died in LASD custody. His death was uncounted on the state tracker and covered up.
📌Register at Jlanow.org/vasignup 📌
Stanley died in LASD custody. His death was uncounted on the state tracker and covered up.
📌Register at Jlanow.org/vasignup 📌
January 30, 2025 at 1:15 AM
📍SATURDAY 10:30AM📍 Please join us in honoring the Angelversary of #StanleyWilsonJr virtually with his family, loved ones, and guest speakers.
Stanley died in LASD custody. His death was uncounted on the state tracker and covered up.
📌Register at Jlanow.org/vasignup 📌
Stanley died in LASD custody. His death was uncounted on the state tracker and covered up.
📌Register at Jlanow.org/vasignup 📌
The Hughes flames are now a mile away from 5,000 people trapped in concrete cages. We have been warning them all day to evacuate then, before it was too late to do so safely. Statement below:
January 23, 2025 at 6:03 AM
The Hughes flames are now a mile away from 5,000 people trapped in concrete cages. We have been warning them all day to evacuate then, before it was too late to do so safely. Statement below:
We are BACK! JusticeLA Virtual Actions are a COVID-safe way for folks to support the coalition by joining together virtually to promote Care over Cages in LA.
We meet over Zoom EVERY Monday 10:30-11:30am and EVERY Wednesday 6:30-7:30pm.
Register here: jlanow.org/vasignup
We meet over Zoom EVERY Monday 10:30-11:30am and EVERY Wednesday 6:30-7:30pm.
Register here: jlanow.org/vasignup
January 17, 2024 at 10:48 PM
We are BACK! JusticeLA Virtual Actions are a COVID-safe way for folks to support the coalition by joining together virtually to promote Care over Cages in LA.
We meet over Zoom EVERY Monday 10:30-11:30am and EVERY Wednesday 6:30-7:30pm.
Register here: jlanow.org/vasignup
We meet over Zoom EVERY Monday 10:30-11:30am and EVERY Wednesday 6:30-7:30pm.
Register here: jlanow.org/vasignup
Three deaths in the first three weeks of 2024.
Meanwhile members of the board have detailed re-election timelines, but not a timeline for the Care-First vision the community fought for.
📌Join us on Tuesday 1/30 @ 8:30am for a community protest at the board.✊🏾 details below👇🏾
Meanwhile members of the board have detailed re-election timelines, but not a timeline for the Care-First vision the community fought for.
📌Join us on Tuesday 1/30 @ 8:30am for a community protest at the board.✊🏾 details below👇🏾
January 16, 2024 at 9:25 PM
Three deaths in the first three weeks of 2024.
Meanwhile members of the board have detailed re-election timelines, but not a timeline for the Care-First vision the community fought for.
📌Join us on Tuesday 1/30 @ 8:30am for a community protest at the board.✊🏾 details below👇🏾
Meanwhile members of the board have detailed re-election timelines, but not a timeline for the Care-First vision the community fought for.
📌Join us on Tuesday 1/30 @ 8:30am for a community protest at the board.✊🏾 details below👇🏾
Almost one death every week. As this fatal year comes to a close, the LA County Board of Supervisors has still not even put this issue on their meeting agenda.
📌SAVE THE DATE: Community Protest - Tuesday, December 5th at the LA County Board of Supervisors Meeting
📌SAVE THE DATE: Community Protest - Tuesday, December 5th at the LA County Board of Supervisors Meeting
November 22, 2023 at 6:06 PM
Almost one death every week. As this fatal year comes to a close, the LA County Board of Supervisors has still not even put this issue on their meeting agenda.
📌SAVE THE DATE: Community Protest - Tuesday, December 5th at the LA County Board of Supervisors Meeting
📌SAVE THE DATE: Community Protest - Tuesday, December 5th at the LA County Board of Supervisors Meeting
💥 THIS THURSDAY💥 Looking to get the gist of what we do and why we’re doing it? This is for you!
Join us virtually on October 12th as a community and uncover why closing MCJ is a fight worth fighting.
📌REGISTER: jlanow.org/mcjoct23
Join us virtually on October 12th as a community and uncover why closing MCJ is a fight worth fighting.
📌REGISTER: jlanow.org/mcjoct23
October 11, 2023 at 6:27 PM
💥 THIS THURSDAY💥 Looking to get the gist of what we do and why we’re doing it? This is for you!
Join us virtually on October 12th as a community and uncover why closing MCJ is a fight worth fighting.
📌REGISTER: jlanow.org/mcjoct23
Join us virtually on October 12th as a community and uncover why closing MCJ is a fight worth fighting.
📌REGISTER: jlanow.org/mcjoct23
SAVE THE DATES:
📌September 10th 5:30PM vigil outside MCJ
📌September 12th 8:30AM press conference and public comment at LA Board of Supervisors Meeting
What more will it take for LA County BOS to follow through on their Care First promise and Close MCJ? No. More. Delay.
📌September 10th 5:30PM vigil outside MCJ
📌September 12th 8:30AM press conference and public comment at LA Board of Supervisors Meeting
What more will it take for LA County BOS to follow through on their Care First promise and Close MCJ? No. More. Delay.
August 11, 2023 at 8:04 PM
SAVE THE DATES:
📌September 10th 5:30PM vigil outside MCJ
📌September 12th 8:30AM press conference and public comment at LA Board of Supervisors Meeting
What more will it take for LA County BOS to follow through on their Care First promise and Close MCJ? No. More. Delay.
📌September 10th 5:30PM vigil outside MCJ
📌September 12th 8:30AM press conference and public comment at LA Board of Supervisors Meeting
What more will it take for LA County BOS to follow through on their Care First promise and Close MCJ? No. More. Delay.
This week @keribla.bsky.social reported the 29th in-custody death in LA County jails this year. The last three have all come within a week of each other, and all from inside Men’s Central Jail. This is an emergency.
August 11, 2023 at 8:02 PM
This week @keribla.bsky.social reported the 29th in-custody death in LA County jails this year. The last three have all come within a week of each other, and all from inside Men’s Central Jail. This is an emergency.
We’re here at the LA County BOS budget meeting because while they steal community talking points, they don’t put the money where their mouths are. We demand a CARE FIRST Budget. Tap in virtually now: jlanow.org/626
June 26, 2023 at 9:51 PM
We’re here at the LA County BOS budget meeting because while they steal community talking points, they don’t put the money where their mouths are. We demand a CARE FIRST Budget. Tap in virtually now: jlanow.org/626
🚨Two days ago a 32 year old man died in Men's Central Jail marking the 18th LASD in-custody death of 2023.🚨
Join us at 9AM on Tuesday, June 6th at the LA County Board of Supervisors meeting wearing orange🍊to show solidarity with the families who have lost loved ones inside.
Join us at 9AM on Tuesday, June 6th at the LA County Board of Supervisors meeting wearing orange🍊to show solidarity with the families who have lost loved ones inside.
June 1, 2023 at 9:52 PM
🚨Two days ago a 32 year old man died in Men's Central Jail marking the 18th LASD in-custody death of 2023.🚨
Join us at 9AM on Tuesday, June 6th at the LA County Board of Supervisors meeting wearing orange🍊to show solidarity with the families who have lost loved ones inside.
Join us at 9AM on Tuesday, June 6th at the LA County Board of Supervisors meeting wearing orange🍊to show solidarity with the families who have lost loved ones inside.
TLDR: This is great news for Angelenos!
May 17, 2023 at 4:27 PM
TLDR: This is great news for Angelenos!
Right now, 50% of people in LA County jails are pretrial, many of whom can’t afford to pay bail. We are hopeful that Judge Riff’s ruling will push the County to take seriously the crisis of pretrial detention.
May 17, 2023 at 4:27 PM
Right now, 50% of people in LA County jails are pretrial, many of whom can’t afford to pay bail. We are hopeful that Judge Riff’s ruling will push the County to take seriously the crisis of pretrial detention.
LA County and LA City put up no defense to the enforcement of the money bail schedule. The defendants seemingly don’t believe it works either, yet they have failed to expand the initiatives grounded in pretrial release and not supervision.
May 17, 2023 at 4:26 PM
LA County and LA City put up no defense to the enforcement of the money bail schedule. The defendants seemingly don’t believe it works either, yet they have failed to expand the initiatives grounded in pretrial release and not supervision.
In addition to the LA system being unconstitutional, money bail just doesn't "work". The judge’s decision cites numerous studies and evidence that this cruel practice actually increases the likelihood of someone being rearrested.
May 17, 2023 at 4:25 PM
In addition to the LA system being unconstitutional, money bail just doesn't "work". The judge’s decision cites numerous studies and evidence that this cruel practice actually increases the likelihood of someone being rearrested.
This ruling follows a months-long preliminary injunction hearing, which included weeks of testimony from pretrial experts on the harms of wealth-based detention. This is a huge win for working-class Angelenos.
May 17, 2023 at 4:24 PM
This ruling follows a months-long preliminary injunction hearing, which included weeks of testimony from pretrial experts on the harms of wealth-based detention. This is a huge win for working-class Angelenos.
💥BREAKING VICTORY💥: LA Superior Court Judge Lawrence Riff found it unconstitutional for LA County and City of LA to jail people between arrest and their first court date simply because they couldn’t afford bail. (🧵tldr at the end)
May 17, 2023 at 4:23 PM
💥BREAKING VICTORY💥: LA Superior Court Judge Lawrence Riff found it unconstitutional for LA County and City of LA to jail people between arrest and their first court date simply because they couldn’t afford bail. (🧵tldr at the end)