Wed Sep 18 04:00:00 UTC 2024: ## Kamala Harris’s Tough-on-Crime Record Under Scrutiny After Documentary Highlights Mother’s Arrest

Kamala Harris’s recent boasts about her tough-on-crime record as California Attorney General have been met with renewed scrutiny following the release of a new documentary, “Arrested by Kamala: A Black Mother’s Story,” which details the arrest and prosecution of single black mother Cheree Peoples in 2013.

The documentary, directed by filmmaker Joel Gilbert, highlights the harsh reality of Harris’s truancy crackdown, which targeted parents with threats of arrest and jail time if their children missed school. While Harris justified this program by arguing that it would increase school attendance and generate more funding, critics have pointed to its disproportionate impact on minority communities.

Cheree Peoples, whose daughter Shayla suffered from Sickle Cell Anemia and was frequently hospitalized, was arrested in 2013 despite her daughter’s excused absences and a 504 Agreement with the school district. The arrest, which involved being “perp walked” in handcuffs and photographed for the local newspaper, was a humiliating experience for Cheree.

The documentary follows Cheree’s subsequent legal battles, highlighting the emotional and financial burden she faced as she fought the charges. In 2015, the case against her was dropped, and in 2018, the California Supreme Court ruled that Harris’s policy of arresting parents for truancy was unconstitutional.

Cheree Peoples calls out Harris’s hypocrisy, arguing that her arrest is a testament to the dangers of giving Harris unchecked power. She warns Americans, especially Black Americans, to be wary of trusting Harris.

The documentary “Arrested by Kamala: A Black Mother’s Story” is available on YouTube and has also been adapted into a rap song of the same name. The film has sparked renewed debate about Harris’s record as a prosecutor and the impact of her tough-on-crime policies on vulnerable communities.

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