Cadogan explained the policy areas that are the main focus of the coalition’s activities. “Our three issues are criminal justice, policing reform and voting rights.” For each area, the coalition has worked “to raise awareness, to educate and to take direct action.”

This has meant supporting legislation like the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, all of which have stalled in Congress. Cadogan also explained that the coalition is supporting the Equal Act — legislation aimed at eliminating sentencing differences for crack cocaine and powder cocaine — which appears to have gained enough support to pass Congress.

James-Cadogan

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