
Aramis Ayala’s decision not to seek the death penalty in a key case is a bold step in support of justice. Yet this isn’t just about the death penalty. White conservatives like Gov. Scott are terrified of Black political power, and they’re doing anything they can to undermine it.
Prosecutors offices are critical battlegrounds in the movement for Black lives. When bad prosecutors keep a stranglehold on political power, they uphold wrongful convictions, cover up police brutality, and enable a toxic culture of white supremacy and systemic violence against Black communities.