Free phone calls for incarcerated people at the Monroe County Jail have officially ended following a 26–3 vote by the County Legislature to approve a new one-year contract with jail communications vendor Securus Technologies. Legislator Rachel Barnhart, who voted against the measure, said the move rolls back a major reform passed in 2021—and puts financial… Continue Reading Free Jail Calls End in Monroe County After Legislature Approves New Contract

In a major victory for democracy and free speech, a New York State appeals court today unanimously ruled in favor of Monroe County Legislator Rachel Barnhart, rejecting County Executive Adam Bello’s attempt to narrowly redefine the role of a legislator. Read decision. Barnhart was forced to sue Monroe County after Bello refused to provide a… Continue Reading Appeals Court Delivers Unanimous Victory to Legislator Barnhart

This is an ugly chapter in American history, driven by President Trump and Tom Homan—men who have shown open contempt for the Constitution and basic human dignity. Under Homan’s watch, families have been torn apart, asylum-seekers jailed, and people deported to a foreign torture prison simply for having tattoos. He helped turn cruelty into policy—and… Continue Reading Legislator Barnhart Statement on Tom Homan’s Reported Visit to Rochester