From the Terry McAuliffe for Governor campaign:
Terry McAuliffe Releases Bold “Plan of Action for a Fairer Commonwealth” to Build on Historic Progress & Reform Virginiaâs Criminal Justice System
Building on Terry’s Historic Progress Restoring Voting Rights to 173,000 Virginians, Plan Focuses on Equity, Rehabilitation and Second Chances
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MCLEAN, VA – Terry McAuliffe today released his bold Plan of Action for a Fairer Commonwealth to reform Virginiaâs criminal justice system, with a focus on equity, rehabilitation, and second chances. The plan builds on the historic progress Terry made as Virginia’s 72nd governor, when he restored voting rights to over 173,000 Virginians more than any governor in American history. As Virginia’s next governor, Terry will continue to work to reform a system that has disproportionately targeted and impacted Black and Bro
McAuliffe plan builds on Virginia criminal justice reforms
Published Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, 12:51 pm
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Terry McAuliffe
Former governor Terry McAuliffe has released his plan for reforming the state’s criminal justice system, focusing on parole, marijuana legalization and the restoration of voting rights.
The Plan of Action for a Fairer Commonwealth prioritizes rehabilitation and second chances, fighting to achieve justice in sentencing, working to rebuild trust between communities and law enforcement, continuing to combat the opioid addiction epidemic, and solidifying the transformation of the juvenile justice system.