Navigating Criminal Justice Reform in the Trump Era

This chapter explores the ramifications of the Trump administration's approach to the Department of Justice on criminal justice reform, highlighting a potential decline in federal oversight of police and prisons. It advocates for grassroots organizing and community-level strategies as essential means to combat increased government surveillance and challenges to civil rights. The chapter further critiques the current political landscape's impact on policing, emphasizing the urgent need for effective community engagement and a reevaluation of traditional policing practices.