California to release another 8,000 inmates early due to coronavirus pandemic | TheHill - The Hill

Supporting the health and safety of all Californians means releasing people unnecessarily incarcerated and transforming our justice system,” Californians for Safety and Justice Executive Director Jay Jordan said in a statement.

Inmates who are "high risk" such as those over 65 years old with chronic health conditions may also be considered for release.

Smart Justice California Director Anne Irwin praised the decision in a press release, saying it's "the right decision to help protect the lives of people living and working inside prisons and surrounding communities.".