Protests following the homicide of George Floyd in 2020 set the stage for individuals throughout the nation to demand change throughout the felony justice system. Calls to “defund the police” gained mainstream consideration and paved the best way for the election of “progressive prosecutors.” However greater than two years later, the momentum for the motion has slowed down and a few of these prosecutors are dealing with backlash and, in some instances, even recall efforts. This week, we hear from Sarah George, Chittenden County State’s Lawyer in Vermont and Jose Garza, District Lawyer for Travis County Texas, about how their places of work are adjusting with out the assist of a powerful protest motion and growing headlines about rising crime.
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