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When we helped launch the #HalfBy2030 campaign in 2015, we knew that it would be the tireless efforts of advocates and activists ... that would result in reversing the tide of #massincarceration in this country. And it is happening! Read more: jlusa.org/2025/06/26/jus…

“While in prison, [Calvin] Duncan studied law, hoping to appeal his case. In the process he became a #jailhouselawyer ... Duncan worked on hundreds of cases while he was in prison.” Duncan’s new memoir is called “The Jailhouse Lawyer.” Read more: jlusa.org/2025/07/23/cal…

“A man detained at the notorious #Rikers Island jail died on Tuesday due to a medical emergency, jail officials said, marking the ninth reported death of someone in or recently released from @CorrectionNYC's custody so far this year.” Read @Gothamist: gothamist.com/news/rikers-de…

The U.S. economy is headed into a period of noticeably slower growth thanks to the tariff impact on inflation and consumer spending, according to Goldman Sachs. nbcnews.com/business/econo…

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is asking for public input on how Buy Now Pay Later debt should be considered in housing decisions, and your experience matters. Make your voice heard: justuscc.org/BNPL.

“People who are incarcerated in the state’s prisons currently receive three free, 15-minute phone calls a week. After that, the calls cost 2.4 cents a minute. The state corrections department will begin to lift that charge starting Aug. 1.” Read more @AP: apnews.com/article/prison…

“[Incarcerated people] do not give up all rights. Their constitutional right of free exercise of religion may supersede the decision-making authority of prison officials. But what happens when that right is violated?” Read more @Patheos: patheos.com/blogs/feettofa…

Thousands of people in Texas prisons are trapped in cells with no A/C, facing deadly heat every single day. This is not punishment. This is torture. It’s time to demand relief. #ExtremeHeatAwarenessMonth #PrisonsAreOvens #85ToStayAlive #HumanRightsAreForEveryone #TPCAadvocates

A Florida law signed by Governor Ron DeSantis in May makes it a felony for a volunteer to collect more than 25 signatures for a campaign from people outside their family without getting approval from the state. boltsmag.org/florida-new-re…

Today at 2 p.m. ET: Join us for a virtual event to reduce recidivism & support ppl after incarceration. Learn about: ✅ The Second Chance Act of 2025 ✅ Community supervision trends ✅ Whole-of-govt reentry strategies ✅ Joining #Reentry2030 🗓️ Register now:…

“Studies show that Black men who have experienced incarceration have higher rates of #PTSD, #depression and psychological distress compared with Black men who have never been incarcerated.” Read more @ConversationUS: theconversation.com/i-just-couldnt… #CriminalJusticeReform #Reentry

I have been nominated for the 2025 Justice Ball Awards in the category of Voice of Justice! I sincerely ask you to click the link and place your vote for me! Graciously Thank You! Voting Link: form.jotform.com/251685225382157 @KeturahHerron @JustLeadersUSA @AllofUsorNone

“Kentucky state Sen. Keturah Herron [Leading with Conviction™ 2019] ... [called] the 33-month sentence a ‘step forward’ but insufficient without broader reforms ...” Read more: timesnownews.com/world/us/us-ne…

“The creation of an independent oversight office for Arizona prisons was signed into law, but it lacks the necessary funding to begin its work.” Read more @AZCentral: azcentral.com/story/news/loc…

“Once a respected professional with a spotless record, Judith Negron @jcnegron28 [Leading with Conviction™ 2023] stood in a courtroom facing 35 years—& lost everything in an instant. But this is not a story of defeat. It’s a story of reinvention.” Watch: jlusa.org/2025/07/21/jud…

“Wisconsin’s elected officials, including Gov. Evers and state legislators, have once again failed to take meaningful action to overhaul the state’s broken and inhumane carceral system.” @RicerMark (Leading with Conviction™ 2017) Read more @WIExaminer: wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/07/17/cri…

“[Thursday] @AGPamBondi & Interior @SecretaryBurgum visited #Alcatraz ... an apparent effort by the Trump administration to continue efforts to reopen the penitentiary. But critics ... have called the effort a stunt and a distraction.” Read more @LATimes: latimes.com/california/sto…

“The Trump administration ‘is sending a dangerous and disturbing message that it’s acceptable for law enforcement to fire blindly into people’s homes,’ said #Kentucky state Sen. @KeturahHerron [Leading with Conviction™ 2019].” Read free gift article: wapo.st/3GRMfSs

“ICE is now going to be the largest law enforcement agency in history.” Read more @TheGrio: thegrio.com/2025/07/14/wha… #ICE #MassIncarceration #HalfBy2030

Learn how to bring an Emerging Leaders™ (EL) training to your community! EL creates a space for directly impacted activists to become strong leaders at the forefront of efforts to drive meaningful change for their communities and beyond. Learn more: jlusa.org/emerging-leade…

“ICE is now going to be the largest law enforcement agency in history. And if people think that it’s only going to affect immigrants…I have trouble believing that it’s going to be so narrowly tailored." - Rob Randhava of The Leadership Conference thegrio.com/2025/07/14/wha…