Typical. They always threaten to cut the most essential services first.
The opposition should issue a public statement that they are going to sue him and the state on behalf of every single person that the released criminals victimize. Say it loud and say it incessantly. And every single time they say it, point out the budget fat that the state is protecting by releasing criminals.
One article mentioned that about half are illegals - I would support him releasing them on the Mall in DC.