I had a cell mate who took a plea bargain of 7 years to life in 1977. “The matrix” available at the time said he’d be paroled in 14 years if he stayed out of trouble. So he took the deal and he stayed out of trouble. 43 years later, he’s still in prison.

This is one of the most important criminal justice papers of the last decade. Counties send 50% fewer kids to prison if they (rather than states) have to foot the bill. Suggests a substantial portion of incarceration rates are because decision-makers are insulated from costs. 1/

Join us Oct 14 when legal scholar John Pfaff (@JohnFPfaff) will outline ways the discretion of prosecutors has led to mass incarceration & how smart changes could transform the #CriminalJustice system. Register now for this free webinar: https://t.co/5JKqwv3E3l! #Up4TheChallenge

The US Marshals Service is flying and driving prisoners all over the country without testing for COVID-19. Whistleblowers say it’s a recipe for spreading outbreaks across the entire federal prison system. My latest w/ @keribla @VICENews @MarshallProj: https://t.co/EJTccIxIkp

As a former probation officer I was required to read the conditions of probation or parole at intake to the person on supervision. Most left overwhelmed and confused.

“If no one takes notice, they are going to kill our loved ones." The COVID-19 death toll is soaring in Florida prisons, rising 28% over a recent 72 hour stretch. More at @MiamiHerald.

End qualified immunity.

Watch @Orosco_Mariano reveal his story about using #PrisonProfessors as an effective tool for #reentry while he served time in @CACorrections.

The feds operating in Portland and elsewhere without identifying insignia, credentials, or affiliation—and refusing to state their legal authority or basis for detaining people—are secret police. That some of you support this particular deployment does not alter their status.

We're keeping track.🧐 Follow @DukeCSJ's new #PolicingReform Project for updates on the growing number of police reform legislation being introduced in states across the U.S.! https://t.co/TfY0FIp97p

Some news from @Harvard_Law, announced today: Over the coming year, I will be launching a new institute at Harvard, the Program on Mass Incarceration, which will use litigation, research, and advocacy to address our country's untenable and unjust approach to incarceration.

Victory for Second Chances! We Won! It's a good day for Second Chances in Georgia! We are honored to be a part of the #SecondChanceGeorgia campaign, led by @gajustice. Thanks for your help. https://t.co/biky5mpIkM

Read #SB288 as passed here:

#SB288 helps to remove some of these barriers by allowing nonviolent offenders to appeal for restricted access to their criminal record, and allows more serious offenders to petition for the same relief once they have gone a few years without any further criminal activity.

These needless barriers to #reentry make it difficult or virtually impossible for returning citizens to find housing, secure a job, or even get a driver's license. Read about some of these #collateralconsequences, common throughout the U.S., here:

The Legal Action Center ranks Georgia as the second-worst state in the Union because of the many state-sponsored roadblocks to successful #reentry for returning citizens.

A big congratulations to our friends at @gajustice and all those who fought to get #SB288 passed! #SB288 is an important step forward towards ensuring #secondchances are available to everyone. #criminaljusticereform #cjr #gapol

Congratulations to all those who are fighting for #CriminalJusticeReform in NC on this historic achievement! #SecondChanceAct #ncpol

The Council is proud to unveil our inaugural class of stellar members from across the criminal justice field. Diverse in experiences and perspectives, our members are key to our mission of enhancing safety and justice for all. See the list here: https://t.co/SrH6wMCijp

Withholding occupational licenses solely on the basis of a criminal record prevents employment & encourages recidivism, especially when the crime is unrelated to the job. TY @RepDelozier, @RepHarris, @SenatorDiSanto @senjudyschwank for your efforts on smart #CJReform with #SB637.