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Claimant: Republican-aligned campaign groups
Claim: Abdul El-Sayed “called for abolishing prisons and releasing criminals.”
Rating: FALSE
Explanation: El-Sayed advocated reducing incarceration during the COVID-19 pandemic and has discussed broader decarceration policies. However, FactCheck.org found no evidence that he called for abolishing prisons or for the blanket release of violent criminals.
Date: 10/11/2026
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Last Updated on October 11, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check