On the recordJune 14, 2021
It is clear that we must shift from a criminal legal system currently based on retribution and punishment to a criminal justice system that is centered on restoration and rehabilitation.
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congress.govIt is clear that we must shift from a criminal legal system currently based on retribution and punishment to a criminal justice system that is centered on restoration and rehabilitation.
Omar advocates for reforming the criminal justice system to focus on rehabilitation.
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