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On #HumanRightsDay, we celebrate the human rights that belong to every person. From fighting police abuse to stopping discrimination, we work every day to ensure that the inalienable rights of our incarcerated clients and those impacted by the criminal legal system are protected.

We're hiring two Supreme Court & Appellate Counsel positions in our D.C. office to develop and manage a docket of high impact cases on police and prosecutor accountability, jail and prison conditions, and more relating to criminal legal system reform. macarthurjustice.org/career/supreme…

TAKE ACTION: We joined 130+ organizations urging President Biden to commute all federal death sentences before leaving office. We cannot afford to uphold a system that risks innocent lives and deepens racial injustice. #CommuteTheRow Join us at commutetherow.com

WE'RE HIRING: MJC is seeking a Communications Manager! This person will own a range of responsibilities in media outreach and other communications strategies to increase the organization’s thought leadership among media and other external stakeholders. macarthurjustice.org/career/comms-m…

BREAKING: MJC just filed a lawsuit against the Louisiana State Police, the Dept. of Wildlife & Fisheries, and the Dept. of Transportation to prevent them from evicting unhoused residents and seizing their property without constitutional protections. macarthurjustice.org/new-orleans-ba…

We welcome the fulfillment of President Biden's promise to commute these sentences. The federal death penalty is racist, error-prone, drains public resources, and does not deter crime or make our communities safer. Read our statement on this decision at macarthurjustice.org/president-bide…

For nearly two years, our client spent between 23 and 24 hours every day in solitary confinement. In February, a court affirmed that 30 days in solitary confinement amounts to an atypical and significant hardship requiring meaningful procedural protections.

In May, we secured a win for Mr. Thompson, who seeking relief against an officer who fabricated evidence and initiated the charges against him. The ruling vindicated Mr. Thompson and cleared the path for his malicious prosecution claim, setting a precedent for future cases.

Happy New Year from the MacArthur Justice Center! We look forward to another year of fighting for justice and transforming our criminal legal system so everyone is treated with dignity. We wish everyone joy and prosperity in the coming year. ✨

Our client, Timothy Finley, was in a severe mental health spiral when prison officials put him in a windowless cell alone for 3 months. In May, the Sixth Circuit decided to allow his case to proceed. This ruling was a victory for Mr. Finley and others with psychiatric needs.

In September, a federal jury awarded $50 million to our client, Marcel Brown, who was wrongfully convicted and served 10 years in prison. This ruling marked the largest financial award for a wrongful conviction case in U.S. history. chicago.suntimes.com/police-reform/…

BREAKING: Ms. Buckner, the warden of Missouri Correctional Center, was fired following a drug and contraband investigation. The Missouri Department of Corrections must prioritize accountability and work to rectify deadly conditions at SCCC.

In September, the National Parole Transformation Project convened over 100 experts, advocates, lawyers, and impacted community members for #RealizingRelease2024 — a unique convening on parole advocacy and the ongoing fight for decarceration. Learn more at macarthurjustice.org/litigation/nat…

In September, in collaboration with the Mississippi Dept. of Mental Health, we launched Forensic Navigator — a new program to help Mississippians in local jails access mental health resources and services. People in jail deserve access to quality physical and mental health care.

The University of Chicago Harris Policy Civic Leadership Academy at UChicago MacArthur Foundation City Colleges of Chicago Chicago Jobs Council Elevate CHA Chicago CRED Cook County Department of Public Health CDPH | Chicago Department of Public Health ChicagoBACP The Academy Group City of Chicago Carole Robertson Center for Learning Cook County Government CPS - Chicago Public Schools Rory McHale Cook County Public Defender’s Office COPA Chicago Architecture Center CCLF Chicago Police The Cook County State's Attorney's Office Chicago Department of Housing Ali_tarokh Welcome to the 2025 Civic Leadership Academy at UChicago cohort, Alexa Van Brunt from MacArthur Justice Center!

WE'RE HIRING: The MacArthur Justice Center is seeking a Community Outreach Lead to develop public education materials and media advocacy, in conjunction with the National Parole Transformation Project's legal work. Apply today at macarthurjustice.org/career/communi…