Signed into law in 2018, the First Step Act has already granted thousands an early release from federal prisons.
However, civil liberties advocates are concerned that Black and Brown incarcerated people are disproportionately denied the same opportunity.
Cynthia W. Roseberry, ACLU Deputy Director For Policy, joins Marc Lamont Hill on “Black News Tonight” to discuss the First Step Act and the controversial algorithmic tool “Pattern.”
All this and more on “Black News Tonight.”
To watch BNC programming, visit https://bnc.tv/how-to-watch/
Follow BNC on social media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BNCNews
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BNCNews
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bncnews/?hl=en
#FirstStepAct #CriminalJusticeReform #MarcLamontHill
Be the first to comment