MacArthur Foundation Withholds $625K Grant from SF DA Amid Racism Accusation by Brooke Jenkins

Aug 24, 2024, 04:37 AM

The MacArthur Foundation has decided to withhold a $625,000 grant from the San Francisco District Attorney's Office due to concerns over rising jail populations. The DA's office, led by Brooke Jenkins, has accused the foundation of racism, stating that they will not be used as 'sharecroppers.' The foundation's decision has sparked controversy, with some criticizing its approach to criminal justice reform and others defending it as a necessary stance against mass incarceration. The DA's office will cease working with the foundation, alleging bias against its leadership and a misunderstanding of its reform strategies.