Kamala Harris did not bail out Black Lives Matter (BLM) protesters or rioters. During the protests following the death of George Floyd in May 2020, the Minnesota Freedom Fund (MFF) provided bail for individuals who cannot afford it.
The MFF received significant attention and donations after the protests began, and while it did help bail out some individuals arrested during the protests, it also bailed out others not connected to the protests, as the fund’s mission is broader and includes helping low-income people in general.
This support led to criticism from some who argued that the MFF was bailing out people accused of serious crimes, not just peaceful protesters. However, Harris’s support was focused on addressing the issue of cash bail, which disproportionately affects low-income individuals and people of color, rather than specifically bailing out individuals accused of rioting or violence.