An opinion piece by The Rev. Lauren P. McCombs
The United States was founded on the principle of religious freedom for everyone. Alarmingly, the San Mateo County jail system has made it difficult for incarcerated individuals to practice their faith… Over the past several years, religious access — once a lifeline of hope and healing for those behind bars — has been reduced from what it was before the COVID-19 pandemic. Our jail system is now restricting religious services.