As a public defender, I assure you: The answer will not be found in a courtroom or prison, spaces that silence through bars, walls, and legalese. Just as journalists often fail to cover protests with nuance and context, and many political leaders fail to respond with any creativity, our crushing legal system is not equipped to solve complex issues that have been centuries in the making. Those with the power to change things, who for a moment pledged solidarity and action, again feel free to double down on the same policies and practices that lead to the murder and caging of members of Black and brown communities. The prosecution of Lanell and so many others is outrageous. Perhaps it is also the clearest illustration of the intersection of media, fear, and politics. that will feature collaborations with the likes ofKhalid Emma González on Why This Generation Needs Gun ControlCheck this out:Amandla Stenberg isheaded to NYU