Lisa Blunt Rochester on Crime

Systemic problems in judicial system affect people of color

I still remember the day that I jumped into my car, in my pajamas, when my son called and told me he had been pulled over. For far too many mothers like me, our strong need and desire to have the safest streets possible is complicated by the reality that, unfortunately, systemic problems exist within our judicial system that disproportionately affect people of color.

In Congress, Lisa will be a champion for protecting our communities by:
• Promoting economic equality and creating satisfying job options.
• Working to close the educational achievement gap as a critical part of finding a holistic approach to crime prevention.
• Furthering her work to bring police and communities together to figure out how best to protect our neighborhoods.