Article 7 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that “all are equal before the law and are entitled without any discrimination to equal protection of the law.” However, history has shown that an unfair and unjust system constantly impacts minorities. Clint Sobratti believes that reforming the justice system to be more inclusive of laws that protect the rights of minorities is long overdue. Additionally, the political climate of our country, particularly as it relates to the massive protest throughout some of our major cities, indicates that people are demanding change and want to see more accountability and equality within our justice system. 

America the “Land of the Free.” However, here in America, people are imprisoned at a higher rate than in any other country in the world. Statistics show that incarceration and recidivism rates are incredibly high for black and brown males and that our prisons are overcrowded and unsafe. Therefore, our criminal justice system fails to rehabilitate and there are alarming allegations of inhumane living conditions. In efforts to address this matter and help inmates get their lives back on track, I will work with other elected officials and organizations and will fight relentlessly to pass legislation that strengthens both human and civil rights laws. And that advances comprehensive criminal justice reform. Additionally, Clint Sobratti will advocate to expand substance abuse and mental health programs for non-violent crimes as an alternative to incarceration and he will promote educational and career training to help prepare individuals with criminal backgrounds for reentry into society.