Phil has defended the Affordable Care Act and the rights of 700,000 Coloradans who have pre-existing health conditions, the 400,000 covered through the Medicaid expansion, and those under 26 years old who are on their parents’ plans. When these rights were challenged by the federal government, Phil defended the Affordable Care Act and Coloradans’ healthcare rights.
The issue of criminal justice impacts the life of every Coloradan. It is essential for the Colorado Attorney General to prioritize the humane and just treatment of all citizens. We need a smarter and more effective criminal justice policy that keeps us safe, responds effectively to violent crimes, and serves every citizen.
We in Colorado are innovative and pride ourselves on fairness. In criminal justice policy, we have considerable room for more innovation and a system that is both tough on crime when appropriate and smart about how best to keep our communities safe. When we allow our criminal justice system to be stripped of empathy—and become divorced from humane solutions—we are not doing justice to the affected individuals or for our society. Colorado can lead the nation in reforming our criminal justice system so that it serves its intended purpose—keeping people safe—without needlessly destroying lives. Together, we can work together to make Colorado a model for our nation in criminal justice improvement