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This bears repeating: *1 in 10 sheriffs* say they personally agree with the Oath Keepers, according to our The Marshall Project poll with @prof_mirya + @emayfarris. themarshallproject.org/2022/10/18/doe…

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"These positions really do have very intimate impacts on everybody's life," says @AmarisLeonEsq of Working Families Party 🐺 Listen to her talk with Crooked Media about #sheriffs and how to hold them accountable this #Election2022 season 👇 crooked.com/podcast/democr…

I hadn't read this story in detail until now. It's bonkers. A GOP sheriff in NC started calling a Democrat who'd briefly replaced him to unleash angry, very racist, hateful tirades. The recipient of those calls started to record them. (it goes on) wbtv.com/2022/09/28/she…

Sheriff Villanueva has repeatedly violated the law, disobeyed court orders, ignored and sanctioned deputy gang violence. #Vote Yes on Measure A for true Sheriff Accountability. #YesonALA #BLM #EndLASDGangs #EndCorruption #LosAngeles #Corruption #LASDGangs #GoogleLASDGangs

The LA Times agrees: YES ON MEASURE A!!! #YesOnA

This is a cruel and misguided proposal that undermines the rights of both incarcerated and unincarcerated people. It's time to #CloseRikers brooklynpaper.com/board-of-corre…

Advocates have been working to shut down the Ash Street Jail for years. For the first time in 25 years Bristol County has a new sheriff, and he's listening: abc6.com/heroux-propose…

Last month, Sheriff Mendrick said he won't enforce the new state ban on high-powered guns and high-capacity magazines. "His actions are going to make future mass shootings more likely." chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2023/…

Former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s legacy continues to inspire extremist sheriffs 👇 azmirror.com/2023/01/24/joe…

Louisiana sheriffs destroying records with no one watching. What could go wrong? More great reporting from Richard A. Webster at Verite tinyurl.com/2qq4jo3g

Charging former officers in the death of Tyre Nichols is only the beginning of a long process of accountability at every level. These former officers, the entire Memphis Police Department, its leadership, and the City of Memphis must answer for this senseless act of brutality.

Accountability for officers is critical, as well as for leaders that intentionally implement and normalize aggressive policing. Executive Director Josh Spickler spoke to the LA Times about “the large role that policy and directives played in this death.” latimes.com/world-nation/s…