LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) Dozens of people, including actor David Arquette and his wife, TV personality Christina McLarty Arquette, have rallied at the Arkansas Capitol against what they say are unjust criminal justice laws and to encourage lawmakers to consider reforms.
The activists spoke Tuesday about their incarcerations or experiences with the state and federal criminal justice system as part of a national “Day of Empathy,” which was organized by (hash)cut50, a national bipartisan initiative to reform criminal justice.
Many protestors advocated for reforms for incarcerated women, who they say have trouble accessing feminine hygiene products or are restrained during childbirth.
They also said they want to implement state reforms like the federal First Step Act, which President Donald Trump signed into law in December, and which aims to reduce recidivism among federal prisoners.
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