Maria Hawilo

Only by understanding the structure, power, and impact of the lower courts can we begin to address how local judges can better serve their communities.

Now is the time to act. If we have learned anything since George Floyd’s death, it is that we cannot keep waiting for change.

Executive Summary In the days and weeks following the murder of George Floyd, people throughout the United States organized and protested against racist systems of policing, criminalization, and incarceration. Some called for defunding and abolishing entire police departments, while others demanded more incremental policing reforms. But across the board, a common theme emerged: the police, […]