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The Fairness & Accountability Act of 2026

Fixing the System. Restoring Lives. Holding Government Accountable.

When the justice system gets it wrong, the government shouldn’t just say "sorry"—it should make it right.

This Act takes $333 million of the industry's record profits and puts it back into the hands of those the system failed.

1. Instant Relief for the Innocent

  • The 24-Hour Rule: If a conviction is overturned, the government has 24 hours to cut a $50,000 check. No red tape. No years of waiting for a lawyer.

  • A Fair Price for Freedom: For every year an innocent person spent behind bars, they get $80,000 tax-free. If the state takes your life, they pay for it.

2. Zero Tolerance for Abuse

  • The Independent Safety Board: We’re moving oversight out of the prisons. An independent board will now police medical care and safety.

  • Hit Them Where It Hurts: Any prison with a track record of neglect or abuse loses all federal profit for the year. Taxpayer money should fund safety, not misconduct.

3. A Clean Slate for a Fresh Start

  • The "Rent-First" Program: To keep neighborhoods safe and prevent homelessness, the Act covers 12 months of rent for those re-entering society.

  • Stopping "Debt Traps": We’re banning "pay-to-stay" fees. You shouldn't owe the government for a stay you didn't ask for.

4. Investing in Success

  • Mental Health for Life: Access to trauma and mental health care for anyone formerly incarcerated, ensuring they have the tools to stay out of the system.

  • Jobs, Not Jail: Full tuition for trade schools or college, plus a living stipend while they learn, to ensure they become tax-paying, productive members of the community.

The Bottom Line:

By rerouting 2025’s massive industry profits, we can house 130,000 people and fully compensate 4,100 innocent victims who lost a decade of their lives. It’s about common sense, not bureaucracy.

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