THREAD. The San Francisco DA gave an "exclusive" interview to the New York Post yesterday that is full of egregious misinformation. But something deeper is going on that should worry everyone who cares about the possibility of a democratic society.

We're hiring! CRC is seeking a law school graduate or licensed attorney to sponsor as an externally funded Legal Fellow, beginning in Fall 2027. Learn more about the position and how to apply here: civilrightscorps.org/legal-fellow-fall-2027

📢 Last week, the California Supreme Court issued one of the most important decisions on pretrial issues in U.S. history! The Court ruled that it was unconstitutional to jail someone solely because they couldn’t afford bail and banned pretrial detention of people in less serious cases.

📣 The Fifth Circuit held that qualified immunity does not shield Harris County Deputy Constables from the unlawful-entry, search, and seizure claims in our lawsuit!

📣 The Fifth Circuit held that qualified immunity does not shield Harris County Deputy Constables from the unlawful-entry, search, and seizure claims in our lawsuit!

We are hosting a webinar for journalists today to understand the landmark decision by the California Supreme Court--one of the most important civil rights cases in modern history. If you want to understand the bail system and its future, join us: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

📢 Last week, the California Supreme Court issued one of the most important decisions on pretrial issues in U.S. history! The Court ruled that it was unconstitutional to jail someone solely because they couldn’t afford bail and banned pretrial detention of people in less serious cases.

Introducing our 2026 Artists-in-Residence! Please join us in welcoming Brenden Davis, Elizabeth Gade, Mario F. Wright, and sheri crider. Learn more: civilrightscorps.org/artists-in-residence

I am in absolute awe of our team @civrightscorps.bsky.social and all the many people who have been fighting for this outcome for so many years. The fight is not close to over, because the punishment bureaucracy is a monster that morphs and metastasizes.

The for-profit cash bail system makes everyone less safe and is a moral abomination. It's one of the worst possible policies across any measurable dimension. It exists only in the U.S. and the Philippines.

THREAD. Eleven years ago, we brought the first modern constitutional challenge to the idea that a presumed innocent human being can be put in a cage, separated from their family, solely because they lack enough cash to pay money bail.

Civil Rights Corps turns 10 this year. Over the next few months, we will be reflecting on our past decade of work. This month, we’ll be highlighting our fight against unjust fines and fees. Scroll to learn about some of our biggest fines & fees wins from the past decade!

Law & Peace by Kenneth W. Webb, CRC’s 2025 Visual Artist-in-Residence.

Free DC by William Travance, 2025 Poet-in-Residence at CRC. This poem is part of his larger collection entitled "Why We Advocate."

Civil Rights Corps is asking a California court to investigate a prosecutor's office after it filed a series of error-ridden briefs that bear the hallmarks of AI in four separate criminal cases. Read more in this new article in the @sacbee.com: sacbee.com/news/local/article315238766.html

What are the consequences of AI usage in criminal court when people's freedom is at stake? How do we hold legal system actors accountable when AI errs? Listen to CRC attorney Carson White discuss this & more in the inaugural episode of @dueprocessing.bsky.social: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d...

The punishment system in the US has never been about justice. It’s always been about protecting power — and we're seeing play out in real time as ICE continues to terrorize communities across the nation. Join us in revisiting our episode on #copaganda with @equalityalec.bsky.social: buff.ly/mOKvRpB

Change is a team sport. @equalityalec.bsky.social of the Civil Rights Corps joined us on the show to remind us that organizing with others isn’t just powerful — it is the point. Real democracy is built in community, not in isolation. Tune in wherever you get your podcasts! 🎙🎙

We’re told that we'll be and feel safer through more cops (and now ICE...), more jails, more punishment. But what if this isn't true? And we’re being led to believe this anyway? Actually, what if that’s a trap? 🧵(1/3)

NEW: Vera is launching the Incarceration and Inequality Project Data Explorer, the first national data tool with a primary focus on the intersection between incarceration and economic outcomes. Explore the data and learn more about your county: www.vera.org/incarceratio...

What are the consequences of AI usage in criminal court when people's freedom is at stake? How do we hold legal system actors accountable when AI errs? Listen to CRC attorney Carson White discuss this & more in the inaugural episode of @dueprocessing.bsky.social: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d...

It's hard to believe, but Civil Rights Corps is turning 10 this year! To celebrate 10 years and support our work going forward, we are raising $100,000. 🥳 We need your support! Please consider donating: givebutter.com/crc-ten-years

New York finally has a way to discipline prosecutors. So, why hasn't it? Read more in the @gothamist.com 👉🏽gothamist.com/news/new-york-finally-has-a-way-to-discipline-prosecutors-so-why-hasnt-it

Jail policies against in-person visits are forcing families with loved ones inside to turn to costly phone or video calls. Some families are fighting back. Learn more abt our fight for a child's right to hug their parents in this new article in @prismreports.org 👉 prismreports.org/2026/03/05/j...

I'll be speaking in Montreal at McGill on March 13. Please join us. I'll be talking about our groundbreaking quest to establish a constitutional right for children to hug their parents, and what it means for fights against power, profit, and propaganda in authoritarian times.

We're hiring: Civil Rights Corps is seeking a part-time operations assistant to join our team. Application deadline: March 17, 2026 Learn more: civilrightscorps.org/operations-assistant-part-time

I will be speaking about civil rights lawyering, propaganda, and authoritarianism tonight at SUNY Oswego and tomorrow at Syracuse law school at lunchtime. If you or any friends/family are in the area please join us.

8/ To protect against copaganda-style reporting and produce more accurate, nuanced coverage of the family policing system, check out our new guide: justjournalism.org/page/child-welfare

7/ Even fewer highlight the support-based approaches–like increased access to public benefits, housing, and childcare–proven to be more effective at keeping families safe and together.

6/ Too few news articles examine how poverty is mislabeled as child abuse and neglect, or the immense harm inflicted on children and parents by the family policing system itself.

5/ This coverage shifts attention away from structural harms–like poverty, racism, and state violence–and trains the public to see surveillance and family separation, especially of BIPOC and marginalized families, as child safety.

4/ Family policing copaganda relies on disproportionate, sensationalized news coverage of rare child abuse tragedies and so-called foster or adoption “success stories.”

3/ Family policing copaganda works the same way. It frames the family policing system (or the “child welfare” system) as benevolent and necessary, while framing parents who are investigated and separated from their children as inherently abusive, neglectful, or unfit.

2/ Copaganda (cop propaganda) frames police as good and heroic, while framing the people they target as inherently dangerous and deserving of punishment.

So you’ve heard of copaganda? Let’s talk about family policing copaganda. 🧵

In the wake of the horrific ICE killings in Minnesota, many prominent Democrats have called for ICE to wear body cameras. Yesterday, @equalityalec.bsky.social talked to @democracynow.org about how important it is that we don't get distracted by meaningless & counterproductive reforms.

Today, we remember Kiah on the one year anniversary of her passing. Kiah was a light and we miss her every day. Rest in power and love, Kiah.

In the wake of the horrific ICE killings in Minnesota, many prominent Democrats have called for ICE to wear body cameras. Yesterday, @equalityalec.bsky.social talked to @democracynow.org about how important it is that we don't get distracted by meaningless & counterproductive reforms.

Check off the last thing on your 2025 to-do list 👉🏽 your end-of-year donation to CRC! We're entering 2026 reenergized and ready to fight the systems that criminalize and oppress us. Join us in the fight by supporting our work: bit.ly/crc-donate

Last week, NCYL’s Jean Strout and Hong Le were in court standing up for children and families in E.L. v. Claps. We’re fighting to restore in-person, contact visits at Adams County Jail. Every child deserves the chance to hug their parent.

Apply to be our 2026 Artist- or Poet-in-Residence! Each year, CRC chooses a groundbreaking visual artist and a poet whose work urgently confronts the subject matter of our civil rights work for our AIR program. Learn more: civilrightscorps.org/join-our-team

✨It's Giving Tuesday✨ This year, consider donating to Civil Rights Corps! CRC is committed to our fight to dismantle the systems that punish and cage our communities, but with the increased attacks on nonprofits, we need your support. Donate here: bit.ly/crc-donate

Are you looking for a holiday gift for someone who loves defending civil rights? Well, you're in luck! CRC just launched our first merch collection! Get your CRC tees, hoodies, and totes here: bonfire.com/store/civil-rights-corps

We @civrightscorps.bsky.social fight constitutional cases to re-sensitize our society to the everyday brutality of the punishment bureaucracy. Support us, we need your help now more than ever because a lot of large donors are abandoning us. civilrightscorpsorg.secure.nonprofitsoapbox.com/donate

🔔 NEW CASE: This week, we filed a lawsuit on behalf of children in Adams County, Colorado, who are fighting for their right to hug their jailed parents. 🧵https://civilrightscorps.org/case/defending-childrens-right-to-hug-their-parents-in-adams-county/

Maryland families deserve support, not punishment. Proud to join 19 other orgs on an amicus brief in solidarity with Mrs. C: bit.ly/amicus-maryland RSVP for an upcoming convening led by systems-impacted organizers to confront the harms of Baltimore’s family policing system: bit.ly/cradle-to-cage

In Maryland, a law that was meant to keep birthing people and newborns safe has now been used to create the ultimate parent trap. The Safe Haven Law promised protection – but Baltimore’s family police punished a mama anyway. 🧵

📣 WE'RE HIRING: Investigative Fellows 🗓️ Start date: Summer 2026 🗓️ Application deadline: Rolling with priority for applications submitted before October 29, 2025 🔗 Learn more about the position: civilrightscorps.org/investigativ...

We're looking for Summer 2026 Litigation Interns! Learn more about the internship and find out how to apply here: civilrightscorps.org/summer-2026-litigation-interns-2l/