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Currently, more than

2.3 million people
are incarcerated,
and an additional
4.5 million are under
correctional control in
the form of parole or
probation. Taxpayers
are spending almost
$70 billion each year
on our correctional
system.

Congressmember Ted Lieu (D

Torrance) represents the 33rd District,
which includes Beverly Hills. Actor
Tim Robbins is the founding artistic
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