HUGE THANKS to everyone who participated in the action this week! If you missed it, you can watch a replay of the press conference here:

A truly bizarre example of how different rules apply for cops in Philly courts

Caroline Turner: Yes. As a public defender, I saw the effects of generational trauma and poverty, and the massive disinvestment from communities and into prisons and police. We must use credible messengers — those with experience in the system — to help those stuck in system.

Dan Sulman: I come from Family Court perspective. You should give people respect and dignity, recognizing the importance of compassion. I can order mental health treatment, drug treatment. How do you show those in court that their life, their family, is as important as yours?

George Twardy: Yes, those factors are important in any courtroom. We need to look at these issues in any case to reach the best, fairest resolution. In criminal matters, trauma is important for my ultimate decision, and I would look at it in terms of restorative justice.

Rania Major: I do landlord-tenant matters. There is ONE attorney who helps tenants pro bono now. We must protect tenants who might be afraid to show because of ICE. We should have materials to educate tenants. Make use of money sitting to pay for attorneys for tenants.

Cateria McCabe has left and is unavailable to answer the question.

Tamika Washington: No. Housing insecurity should not lead to termination. The decision should be focused on what the parents have done in the past six months.