The bipartisan Safer Supervision Act will help eliminate barriers for returning citizens by reducing unnecessary supervision and rewarding good conduct. Read Alice Marie Johnson's op-ed on how this bill will also reduce recidivism and improve public safety: foxnews.com/opinion/spent-…

Sarah Stillman won the Pulitzer Prize in Explanatory Reporting for her deeply reported investigation into felony murder, a draconian legal doctrine that has put thousands of Americans—disproportionately young and Black—in prison. newyorker.com/magazine/2023/…

Sarah Stillman has been awarded the Pulitzer Prize for her The New Yorker article, "Sentenced to Life for an Accident Miles Away," which explored the flawed doctrine of felony murder and its implications for MacArthur Justice Center client Sadik Baxter. newyorker.com/magazine/2023/…

The Oklahoma Survivors Justice Act, SB 1835, was signed into law today. This legislation is retroactive and includes those serving extreme sentences. A veto didn’t stop us, we kept fighting, and in 90 days we will be filing and supporting cases to bring survivors home.

My latest for Bolts looks at the twists & turns of the Oklahoma Survivors’ Act, which gives incarcerated abuse survivors a new chance at freedom: boltsmag.org/oklahoma-survi…

BREAKING: The Senate passes the Federal Prison Oversight Act by unanimous consent! This legislation will increase accountability and safety within the BOP. We thank Ossoff's Office, Senator Dick Durbin, @SenatorBraun, and others for their leadership on this crucial bill. Full statement:

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JOIN OUR TEAM! We're hiring for the following roles: ◼️ Senior Campaign Strategist ◼️ Youth Justice Engagement Manager Applications must be received by Oct. 25, 2024. Apply or share with your network! sentencingproject.org/about/careers-…

"They've taken a sledgehammer to crack a nut." - FAMM Foundation's Dept. General Counsel on BOP's new Corrlinks policy which will severely curtail FAMM's ability to keep our incarcerated members informed on federal policy. news.bloomberglaw.com/litigation/new…

Mr. President, as you get ready to pardon a turkey, there are thousands of human beings awaiting your mercy. Today - 54 people who have received clemency from you and your 4 immediate predecessors called on you to lead with justice and mercy. #ClemencyNow

Michael Montalvo, age 78, is a loving grandfather and Vietnam vet. In 1987, he was convicted on drug charges and sentenced to life. In 37 years, he has been a model prisoner, but simply because his case is "old law" & he was sentenced before 1987, every option for sentencing

President Joe Biden announced that he was commuting the sentences of almost 2,500 people convicted of nonviolent drug offenses. The recent round of clemency gives Biden the presidential record for most individual pardons and commutations issued. apnews.com/article/biden-…

Such incredible news this morning. We applaud President Donald J. Trump for his bold mercy and celebrate with all the families that will be reunited. The Drug War has left deep scars across America and clemency is a vital tool for healing.

The federal Bureau of Prisons has been leaderless for 2+ months. Retention bonuses for staff were cancelled. EO last week seeks to take away collective bargaining from officers' union. Facility lockdowns occurring more frequently. Today, BOP announced budget cuts mean people will