News & Commentary written by Nicole Zayas Fortier

Nicole Zayas Fortier

Policy Counsel

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Traffic light with red light against the evening sky. Shallow depth of field.

Jun 14, 2021

Taxation by Citation

Taxation by Citation
A sign that reads "where there's people there's power" over a crowd of people

Jun 1, 2021

Protect People, Not Police Lobbyists

Protect People, Not Police Lobbyists
Three detainees waiting together inside a room to be processed at a detention facility.

Jul 31, 2020

Prosecutors Disappoint During the Pandemic — 3rd Edition

Prosecutors Disappoint During the Pandemic — 3rd Edition
Back of lawyer talking to judges in a courtroom.

Jul 30, 2020

Prosecutors Disappoint During Pandemic — 2nd Edition

Prosecutors Disappoint During Pandemic — 2nd Edition
A gavel rests on the judge’s bench in a courtroom with American flag in the background.

Jul 29, 2020

Prosecutors Disappoint During the Pandemic

Prosecutors Disappoint During the Pandemic

Dec 24, 2019

Across the Country Harsh Sentencing Laws are Tearing Apart Families and Communities

Across the Country Harsh Sentencing Laws are Tearing Apart Families and Communities
Protest signs against mass incarceration

Oct 18, 2019

Unveiling a State-by-State Plan to End our Mass Incarceration Crisis

Unveiling a State-by-State Plan to End our Mass Incarceration Crisis
Smart Justice Rally

Feb 13, 2019

Voters Can’t Elect the Right Prosecutors if These Elected Officials’ Records Aren’t Made Public

Voters Can’t Elect the Right Prosecutors if These Elected Officials’ Records Aren’t Made Public