Whitney W.
@WhitneyWJD
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Criminal Justice funder. Former public defender. A consistent advocate for dismantling the system. Tweets are my own. STL ✈️ CHI ✈️ NYC
New York, USA
Joined June 2014
"A policeman's badge may well be a symbol of the community's trust, it should never be considered a license to oppression."
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What's the thing this Administration did that flew under your radar? I just came across this: Trump’s decision to gut the Privacy & Civil Liberties Oversight Board opens the door to politically motivated surveillance under the guise of fighting terrorism
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Why? I mean I know why, but this is crazy
President Donald Trump on Feb. 10 signed an executive order directing the Justice Department to pause prosecutions of Americans accused of bribing foreign government officials while trying to win or retain business in their countries
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RT @BronxDefenders: Gov. Hochul’s proposed criminal justice plan “will return us to a time when people languished in jail before trial, for…
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RT @BronxDefenders: “Cases aren’t being thrown out over ‘technicalities’ or because defense attorneys are ‘gaming the system,’ but because…
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I am so excited that the @MarshallProj is opening a newsroom to cover criminal justice in St. Louis and across Missouri! In-depth data analysis, investigative journalism, and engaging with system-impacted leaders. Immense value to the state!
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I was burning to know these numbers. Thank you Controller Kenneth!
"Federal funding for the City of LA?" 🤔 Let's show you how much the City of LA is estimated to receive in Federal Grants. That's the topic since many have asked especially w/ all this talk about freezing federal funds. Submit a budget/finance question:
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RT @ScottHech: 🚨5 alarm fire. New York City is a sanctuary city no longer. NYC Mayor Eric Adams is selling his residents, the Constitution,…
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Thi @MarshallProj article hit home. Long probation terms under the threat of lengthy drug crimes are a trap. My cousin took a 20-year probation sentence on a nonviolent drug crime. He failed in year 3 and is now serving the remaining 17 years in prison.
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It’s been so great to attend this two day training with @prosalliance and hear from attorneys who are being thoughtful about their role and what it means to advance public safety and justice. Fantastic work!
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I don’t understand what is happening anymore
With Congressman Matt Gaetz's nomination, Donald Trump has officially wiped out his narrow majority in the United States House of Representatives.
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Fantastic event at @FordFoundation tonight sharing a heart-wrenching film by @JusticesPromise focused on forced labor in Louisiana.
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Florida officials are using millions of dollars in opioid settlement funding to pay for advertisements warning against the dangers of marijuana to prevent the ballot measure from passing is BS. Opiod Settlement Funding should have more parameters around it.
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The DOJ letter was cute, but I appreciate someone suing this guy. Merrick Garland must be busy. Philadelphia DA sues Elon Musk and his super PAC to stop million-dollar giveaway via @nbcnews
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ATTENTION: @forthepplorg is in 3rd place to win an Anthem Community Voice Award! 👏 Rally the troops to celebrate now!: #AnthemAwards
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RT @lacontroller: As the City of LA goes broke, one of the many questions we get is: "WHERE ARE OUR TAX DOLLARS GOING?" 🤔 The City just s…
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City Fighting Phoenix Police DOJ Investigation, Residents Say @theappeal This quote 🤯 "Phoenix has failed to reform the department so many times that, in 2019, the city created a task force to review recommendations from previous task forces"
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Second time in a row I’ve tried to rent from @Avis and they haven’t had any cars. I don’t understand. Is the fleet smaller?
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RT @BronxCb1: 🎃 Spooky Season Reminder: Don’t Get Haunted by Deadlines! 🕸️ Election Day is creeping up fast, New York—make sure you’re read…
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