Everyone Has a Right2Justice – 55 Cross Vigil

Harris County’s jail system is the largest in the state and the third largest in the country. 77% of those in the Harris County jail are there because they can’t afford bail of $5,000 or less.

Between 2009 and 2015 55 people died in the Harris County jail while awaiting pretrial, unable to afford bail. As of May 25, there have been five reported deaths of inmates in the Harris County jail under Sheriff Hickman’s tenure

That means if a person is poor, there’s almost no chance of being released prior to trial, even if charged with a low level, nonviolent offense. But a rich person can walk the streets free before trial no matter what kind of danger they pose. That is NOT right. That is NOT just.

So, Please Join the “55” Cross Vigil to pay respect to the families and the 55 victims who died in Harris County Jail while waiting trial.

Community Partners:
Texas Organizing Project (TOP)
No More Blood Shed Movement
Operation Outreach (OG1)
PowerHouse Ministries
Greater Houston Coalition for Justice (GHCFJ)
Houston Peace and Justice Center (HPJC)