Brandon J. Holmes

@BJHolmes_NYC

Centering formerly/currently incarcerated neighbors Former VOCAL-NY, NYCLU, campaign lead 2017-2020

Brooklyn, NY
Joined January 2018
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    Oct 27

    Thank you to our partners for setting up this online action tool. Please take TWO MINUTES today to contact and your member in to urge them to move forward NOW with the plan.

    Before the end of this administration, and must: PASS all 3 bills in the Renewable Rikers Act, including transferring the land for green infrastructure development starting NOW and ensuring the entire island is transferred by 2026. (ctd)
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  2. Oct 29

    Just took action to support , a plan to transform Rikers from an inhumane island of incarceration to a showcase of green development. Join me? Take action via :

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    Oct 28

    NYC: 900 more cops & a 10% cut to public defense. This is a constitutional and moral failure.

    OCA notified my employer that it's cutting our budget by 10% this year, & for the next 2 years, b/c of the economy. As a reminder, public defense is a Constitutionally enshrined job. With hiring freezes, ballooning caseloads, & 8 judges retiring in Queens, this is gonna be bad.
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    Oct 28

    Cy Vance opposed the parole release of our Director multiple times, keeping him locked away from his family for 7 additional years. He is probably responsible for the parole denials of thousands of other elders. He is a grand enforcer of mass incarceration.

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  5. Oct 28

    1 HOUR - join us at 100 Centre Street to say GOOD RIDDANCE to & learn how NYers are fighting for true community justice by rejecting Cy's cruddy legacy

    Join us on Wednesday to call out the racist and punitive practices of Manhattan DA Cy Vance!
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    Oct 26

    "IS CRIMINAL JUSTICE POSSIBLE?" Join , co-director of our Project, for this incredible panel at 6pm this Weds, hosted by

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    Oct 26

    And . needs to pass to stop reincarcerating people for non-criminal behavior. How many have died already due to who didn't need to be in prison?

    Yesterday, wrote an op-ed about the importance of "targeting viral micro-clusters.” But right now, there are severe COVID-19 outbreaks in prisons across New York, and no word from the Governor. New York needs . Will you act?
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    Oct 23

    : Monday, 10/26 Family Members of Incarcerated People & Community Groups to Hold Protest at the Governor Cuomo’s NYC Office, Demanding the Legislature and Governor Immediately Pass Full Advisory:

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    Oct 17

    Thread: Today, directly-impacted New Yorkers re-affirm our commitment to closing , and demand , , and all members who have supported the closure of Rikers to do the same. is STILL a human rights crisis! WE CAN NOT WAIT!

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  10. Oct 13

    What will you do to honor the presumption of innocence for everyone, and make sure all of your ADA’s are acting in alignment? How will you convince judges who are used to overusing pre-trial detention that it’s not necessary? (2/2)

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  11. Oct 13

    Q: Q: 75% of ppl in NYC jails are awaiting trial. To close Rikers, which is the Citys policy, will require treating the presumption of innocence much more seriously – incl for ppl facing more serious charges. (1/2)

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  12. Oct 1

    Appreciate you, Julie 👊🏾 Learn more about & join the newsletter to stay updated!

    I recently met the inspiring & , 2 leaders of , a new org driven by survivors of incarceration & dedicated to decarcerating NYC, incl. closing . Follow to support their important work ⬇️
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    Oct 1

    We are so excited to have Freedom Agenda joining us here at UJC! Their fight to decarcerate NYC and transform the justice system is one of utmost importance right now - follow them here to keep up with their critical work.

    Freedom Agenda is a member-led project, dedicated to organizing people and communities impacted by incarceration to achieve decarceration and system transformation. Support Freedom Agenda in this fight!
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    Sep 29

    NYC: Pls join family of in Bronx tonite. Today is 1 year since Antonio was gunned down in a hail of 15 bullets by plainclothes NYPD. A cop was also killed in the reckless hail. Antonio was a father, brother (& twin!), son & was loved. 5pm Edenwald Houses

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  15. Sep 20

    My organizing identity when it comes to organizations/members/protecting my private life... comes straight from Elizabeth. She had the hot takes every day too 😂 “I don’t owe shit to no one, baby. I am the best at what I do & you bet your behind I love doing it.” 🖤👊🏾

    We are devastated to share that our beloved Elizabeth Owens has passed away.
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  16. Sep 15

    If you need to reach any of the folks who led & carrying other NYC jail advocacy work, please DM for contact info. Happy to connect anyone in need, if you don’t have personal contact for these organizers. Please miss me w drama about orgs. I’m here to work.

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    Sep 11

    Join us Monday to demand an end to solitary confinement in NYC jails. No more delays, no more excuses. now.

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    Aug 19

    Last but never least in our Renewable Rikers community conversations is BROOKLYN! Join us tomorrow night at 5pm to discuss and hear from our panelists about how Rikers Island could be a source of restorative justice and renewable energy in NYC!

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    Aug 20

    New: advocacy groups are today releasing a mock table of contents & dedication page for ’s upcoming book, criticizing his leadership & unwillingness to raise taxes on billionaires >

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    Aug 20

    Our database contains 323,911 complaints about 81,550 different NYPD officers. You can filter for officer records by name, incident date, officers' rank, the category of the complaint, the CCRB and NYPD finding, and more.

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