Prison gerrymandering here in Louisiana – and across the country – distorts our democracy by inflating the political power of areas where prisons are located while disenfranchising the communities to which incarcerated people belong. I will advocate for federal legislation that mandates the counting of incarcerated individuals in their home districts for purposes of redistricting. This reform is essential to ensuring fair representation and the principle of “One Person, One Vote.”
ICE Detention Contracts in Louisiana
Louisiana’s reliance on ICE detention contracts to fill prison beds is a troubling practice that prioritizes profit over human rights. I will advocate for an end to the use of state and local facilities for ICE detention and push for comprehensive immigration reform that addresses the root causes of migration. Additionally, I will support efforts to reinvest in community-based alternatives to detention that prioritize rehabilitation over incarceration